Acquiring cues from early indie pop rings Beat Occurring and Tiger Capture, the Frenchmen produced in past due 2001 with associates Amy Paris (vocals, bass), Charles Albright (drums), Leon Levy (vocals, guitar), and Niki Ortiz (guitar). Carrying out a 7″ on Shelflife and a 2003 tour that included the Pop Illusion show in SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA with Boyracer as well as the Lucksmiths, the music group released its debut full-length, Sorry We Ruined Your Party, on Clairecords.