They put out a few self-financed EPs early on, which got some attention for their raw sound. In 2001, they released their first full album, 'Horror Amor.' That title track became an underground favorite, with McDonald's distinctive voice and the song's haunting feel drawing in listeners.
The band's live shows were known for being intense and chaotic, which split opinions. Their lyrics often touched on alienation and mental illness, which some found too dark. Over the next few years, they kept putting out albums like 'The Big Weird' in 2003 and 'Erotomania' in 2005. The lineup stayed pretty steady with McDonald, guitarist Ian Hendrickson, bassist Eric Schuldt, and drummer Mike Weibe.
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