Initially designed only as an EP (eventually expanded into a whole album) and released only though a mail-order catalog, it's become very rare and is considered the "Holy Grail" among Self releases. Due to its rarity, the album is less popular amongst Self fans than Subliminal Plastic Motives, but critical reception remained positive.
Mahaffey recorded the album at his house in Murfreesboro as a treat for fans clamoring for a new Self release. The song "KidDies" became a minor hit (receiving heavy rotation at KROQ-FM in Los Angeles), in part due to its amusing lyrics which poke fun at Marilyn Manson. With its Halloween theme, it still receives some scattered radio play nationally, particularly during October. The songs "Dielya Downtown" and "Microchip Girl" also became favorites of Self fans with the former becoming a live staple of the band.
The album was a departure from the Subliminal Plastic Motives in that most of the songs showcase a more electronic, funky character and do not feature guitars, yet it was still firmly rooted in Mahaffey's unique pop-rock style. The Half-Baked Serenade reaffirmed Mahaffey's talents as a prodigal, do-it-yourself composer, performer, and engineer.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Self.
No.
Title
Length
1.
"Joy, the Mechanical Boy"
4:15
2.
"Dielya Downtown"
2:21
3.
"Crimes on Paper"
3:01
4.
"KiDdies"
2:37
5.
"Cinderblocks for Shoes"
3:00
6.
"Song for Nelson"
2:01
7.
"Preschool Days"
3:07
8.
"Cater to Your Ego"
2:02
9.
"Microchip Girl"
3:43
10.
"Sassy Britches"
5:06
11.
"When You're Alone" (Hidden track)
3:07
Total length:
35:41
Personnel
Written, Produced and Performed* at home by Matt Mahaffey
Engineered by Matt Mahaffey
Mixed by Chris James, Jason Rawlings and Matt Mahaffey at Chris's house
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