Turquoise and Crimson bundles released online

In 2004, Crosby recorded bundles of tracks that were titled Turquoise 3.x and Crimson 3.x ; they were released through an online electronic delivery outlet. Crosby solidified his band’s line-up during this time, and from then on, VAST became a four-person band. With the unusual method of distribution of these tracks by a band with a relatively large fanbase formerly signed to a major label, many record companies were outraged with the releases. As a result, from pressure from his former label, Elektra, Crosby was forced to sign a short-term deal with Carson Daly -owned independent label 456 Entertainment to release the best of both bundles as one album, titled Nude . This release also had the most high-quality versions of the songs, as the online releases were only available via mp3 . In later years, Crosby said the idea of releasing Nude on an indie label was a “nightmare” because “There were so many problems dealing with them (456 Entertainment) on every level. I feel we made a big mistake not believing in ourselves enough and doing it on our own.”