They released their debut EP The Happiest Place on Earth on October 2, 2001. The band was recording and mixing their debut record when the September 11 attacks occurred and originally planned to shelve the release, but later released their debut album Read Music/Speak Spanish on February 11, 2002, passing on major record labels to release it on Omaha based Saddle Creek Records . The record, while having favorable reviews, was criticized due to the timing of the release, with an attendee at one show calling them “treasonous” for performing it so soon after the September 11 attacks. The album later gained a cult following, and the band toured in support of it through 2002, including opening for Jimmy Eat World and Motion City Soundtrack , and being featured on an MTV You Hear it First episode.
released their debut EP
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