The Matches recorded their debut album, E. Von Dahl Killed the Locals , in a series of basements and living rooms and self-released it in February 2003. The title was a tongue-in-cheek reference to Yvonne Doll and the band’s forced name change. Harris and San Souci created the album’s artwork (Harris also co-designed the artwork for Earlimart ‘s 2004 album Treble & Tremble ). Through self-promotion and performances with bands including Reel Big Fish , Lit , and Zebrahead , the Matches gained attention for their energetic live shows and sold over 4,000 copies of the album without the support of a record label . A show at the House of Blues in Anaheim, California on October 21, 2003 was filmed, and released the following July as part of Kung Fu Records ‘ live concert DVD series The Show Must Go Off! The band contributed the song “December Is for Cynics” to the compilation A Santa Cause: It’s a Punk Rock Christmas , released in November 2003.
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