The 3Ds were Dunedin's top noisepop act during the early 90s. Formed in May 1988, The 3Ds could do no wrong. From their high energy and popular live performances to guitarist David Mitchell's crazy artwork of drunken sailors and naked whores they had a distinct take on Rock n Roll.
The genius guitarplaying of David Mitchell, coupled with the ever-so-slightly warped pop song-writing sensibilities of David Saunders (with the occasional tune thrown in by Denise Roughan), made The 3Ds a fantastic band, both live and on album.
The Venus Trail debuted in the Official New Zealand Top 40 Albums on 1 November 2021. It has been in the Top 40 Albums for one week with a highest position of #9. There is one album by The 3Ds in the Top 40 Albums.