Self discography

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Self is an American pop rock band formed in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The band is led by Matt Mahaffey, and has been active since 1993. Chris James, Mac Burrus, Jason Rawlings, and Brian Rogers are additional members, while past members include Mike Mahaffey and Timm Nobles.

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Albums

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details and chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
CMJ
[1]
CMJ Alt
[2]
Subliminal Plastic Motives 64
The Half-Baked Serenade
  • Released: March 5, 1997
  • Label: Spongebath
  • Format: CD
7048
Breakfast with Girls
  • Released: July 13, 1999
  • Label: DreamWorks, Spongebath
  • Format: CD, LP, cassette
1819
Gizmodgery ×9
Ornament and Crime
  • Released: August 25, 2017
  • Label: El Camino
  • Format: CD, LP
××
"—" denotes albums that did not chart.
"×" denotes periods where charts did not exist or were not archived.

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details
TitleAlbum details
Brunch
  • Released: August 14, 1999
  • Label: DreamWorks, Spongebath
  • Format: CD
Super Fake Nice
  • Released: July 29, 2014
  • Label: El Camino
  • Format: CD, vinyl

Compilations

List of compilations, with selected details
TitleAlbum details
Feels Like Breakin' Shit
  • Released: 1998
  • Label: Spongebath, DreamWorks
  • Format: Digital download
Self Goes Shopping
  • Released: December 16, 2000
  • Label: Spongebath
  • Format: Digital download
Selfafornia
  • Released: July 27, 2001
  • Label: Spongebath
  • Format: Digital download
Porno, Mint & Grime
  • Released: April 14, 2005
  • Label: El Camino
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, showing year released and album name
TitleYearAlbum
"Stewardess" / "Borateen"1995Subliminal Plastic Motives
"Cannon"
"So Low"1996
"Meg Ryan"1999Breakfast With Girls
"KiDdies" /
"Suzie Q Sailaway"
The Half-Baked Serenade
Breakfast With Girls
"Trunk Fulla Amps"2000Gizmodgery
"Could You Love Me Now?"2010Non-album single
"Looks and Money"2011Super Fake Nice
"Runaway"2014
"Monogamy" /
"Could You Love Me Now?"
2015Non-album singles
"Love You Less"2024

Other appearances

TitleYearAlbumLength
"Stay Home" [3] 2001 Shrek Movie Soundtrack 3:32
"This Is Love" [4] 2006 Another Gay Movie Soundtrack 2:14
"Ana Ng" [5] 2008Hello Radio: The Songs of They Might Be Giants3:22
"State Run Radio" [6]
(Lupe Fiasco featuring Self)
2011 Lasers 3:57
"Merry Christmas, Santa" [7]
(Cake In Space featuring Self)
2024Christmas in Space2:31

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References

  1. CMJ Top 200 chartings:
    • The Half-Baked Serenade - "CMJ New Music Report". CMJ . Vol. 52, no. 545. November 10, 1997. p. 6. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
    • Breakfast with Girls - "CMJ New Music Report". CMJ . Vol. 61, no. 649. January 10, 2000. p. 12. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  2. Alternative Radio Airplay chartings:
  3. "Shrek Soundtrack - Compilation by Various Artists". Spotify . May 15, 2001. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  4. "Another Gay Movie Soundtrack - Compilation by Various Artists". Spotify . July 28, 2006. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  5. "Hello Radio: The Songs of They Might Be Giants - Compilation by Various Artists". Spotify . July 8, 2008. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  6. "Lasers - Album by Lupe Fiasco". Spotify . March 4, 2011. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  7. "Christmas in Space - Album by Cake In Space". Spotify . November 28, 2024. Retrieved December 25, 2024.