The exies burst onto the Los Angeles club scene in 1997 when singer/guitarist Scott Stevens drafted bassist Freddy Herrera and drummer Thom Sullivan to form a new group whose sound molds late '60s British Invasion pop with futuristic wall-of-sound guitars. Stevens friend Chris Skane played guitar in an early incarnation of the exies, but had other priorities. Stevens then recruited guitarist David Walsh, who added some crunchy riffs and steller leads to his intricately crafted pop numbers.

Their debut album was released in 2000, and the exies toured extensively. While touring, they caught the attention of Grammy winning Producer Matt Serletic, who bought their contract from the indie label they were on.

2001 was spent writing and recording. A bit more recording in the beginning of 2002, then off to tour starting in August.