Editing VAST (section)

===2blossoms years (2005–2009)===
After a short tour for ''Nude'', the band released 2blossoms's first release, ''[[A Complete Demonstration]]'', which was a collection of early demo tracks during the Visual Audio sessions. The album was a limited-edition piece and sold quickly due to popular demand. Then in 2006, VAST released ''[[Turquoise & Crimson (Retail Version)|Turquoise & Crimson]]'', a double-disc collection of all the tracks that were released as bundles online in 2004 online under his label. Originally it was only available through the 2blossoms website, but it was later released to retail stores. During the tour for the double album, VAST played at [[CBGB's]], and, in late 2006, released ''[[Live at CBGB's (VAST album)|Live at CBGB's]]'' on their 2blossoms record to moderate sales. After multiple tours, VAST went back to the studio and recorded their first all-acoustic album, ''[[April (Retail Version)|April]]''.{{citation needed|date=August 2017}}

The release method for ''April'' was, once again, unorthodox. In 2006, Crosby released an online version of the acoustic album online with ten tracks. ''April'' was mostly recorded only by Crosby and an [[acoustic guitar]], with minimal use of bass and drums. After the online release, Crosby said he was unhappy with it and went back to the studio to add four new tracks and a whole new track listing. The cover featured fan-made artwork, and the album received a traditional release in stores. The album was not as well received by critics and fans, but was modestly embraced. Crosby later said that he only had it in him to do one album like ''April'', and that it was his favorite VAST album.{{citation needed|date=August 2017}}

Crosby also released a span of solo albums entitled ''[[Generica]]'' with him and an acoustic guitar throughout 2007 and 2008, culminating in a collection in 2009. The music would later find its way onto VAST albums being reworked into a full-band setting on future release ''[[Me and You (VAST album)|Me and You]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title = STILL DRIFTING IN THE VAST Jon Crosby of VAST - Blurt Magazine|url = http://blurtonline.com/feature/still-drifting-in-the-vast-jon-crosby-of-vast-2/|website = Blurt Magazine|date = 29 June 2009|access-date = 2015-10-22|language = en}}</ref>

Despite an expected documentary entitled ''Closed Romantic Realism'', 2008 saw the release of an [[Extended play|EP]] for Crosby's science fiction novel ''Bang Band SiXXX''. The EP, containing six songs, is closely related to his older music with lots of electronics leading the music instead of acoustic guitars. Crosby claims it is a return to his older, darker sound. The EP is entitled ''[[Bang Band Sixxx|Bang Band SiXXX: Relay EP]]''. Many of the songs have become live staples at shows.{{citation needed|date=August 2017}}

In May 2009, Crosby released ''[[Me and You (VAST album)|Me and You]]'' and a North American tour in support of the album. ''Me and You'' contains songs from Crosby's ''Generica'' series reworked into a full-band setting. Crosby also is planning on launching a release of the album in which you can purchase the album and allow the proceeds to go to a charity of the purchaser's choice. ''Me and You'' is currently only released through retail.