Self-titled debut album released

The Apples changed their name to The Wallflowers and began playing clubs in Los Angeles, specifically on the Sunset Strip , such as the Whisky a Go Go , Gazzarri’s , and the Viper Room . While they were playing clubs the band was also sending their demo tape to record companies and figures within the music industry. One of the tapes caught the attention of Andrew Slater, who would eventually become The Wallflowers’ manager. Slater brought The Wallflowers to Virgin Records , who signed the band to a record contract. The Wallflowers then set out to make their first album. However, finding a producer who was willing to work with them proved to be difficult. The band was intent on recording live and few producers were willing to produce that way. Paul Fox eventually stepped in and agreed to produce the album. By the time The Wallflowers got into the studio in 1991, they had a small catalog of songs they had been performing live which they wanted to record for their debut album. All of the songs were written by Dylan with the rest of the band members contributing input on the music. When they were in the studio, the band were intent on using as little recording equipment as possible. Dylan said, “If I could have had it my way I would not have seen a microphone or a cable anywhere.” When it came to recording, the songs were drawn out past the 3 to 4 minute norm; many songs were close to 5 minutes in length with two exceeding 7 minutes. The Wallflowers finished recording and released their self-titled debut album on August 25, 1992. After the release they began touring nationwide as an opening act for bands such as Spin Doctors and 10,000 Maniacs .