In 1994 the band released the album Churn independently. The album garnered the band airplay on WJRR 101.1 FM, a rock station in Orlando, Florida , for the future hit single ” Cumbersome “. Given this minor success, the band relocated to the Orlando area where they continued to expand their fan base. This regional success soon caught the attention of major-label scouts. In May 1995, Ross, Pollock, and Khalsa graduated from William & Mary and moved to Florida. The band signed with Mammoth and re-recorded the songs on Churn , plus two new ones, to create the commercially successful American Standard in 1995. Despite some critics accusing the band of mimicking Pearl Jam and other alternative rock acts, only seven months after its release, American Standard achieved platinum status . This accomplishment can be attributed to the success of “Cumbersome,” which was a Top 40 hit, as well as another single, ” Water’s Edge “, which fared well on the rock charts.
Released Churn independently
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