Self discography

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.

Albums

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details and chart positions
Title	Album details	Peak chart positions
Title	Album details	CMJ ^[1]	CMJ Alt ^[2]
Subliminal Plastic Motives	Released: October 24, 1995 Label: Zoo, Spongebath, Fat Possum Format: CD, LP, cassette	—	64
The Half-Baked Serenade	Released: March 5, 1997 Label: Spongebath Format: CD	70	48
Breakfast with Girls	Released: July 13, 1999 Label: DreamWorks, Spongebath Format: CD, LP, cassette	18	19
Gizmodgery	Released: September 5, 2000 Label: Spongebath, El Camino Format: CD, LP, digital download	×	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
Title	Album details
Brunch	Released: August 14, 1999 Label: DreamWorks, Spongebath Format: CD
Self Goes Shopping	Released: December 16, 2000 Label: Spongebath Format: Digital download
Super Fake Nice	Released: July 29, 2014 Label: El Camino Format: CD, LP

Compilations

List of compilations, with selected details
Title	Album details
Feels Like Breakin' Shit	Released: 1998 Label: Spongebath, DreamWorks 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
Title	Year	Album
"Cannon"	1995	Subliminal Plastic Motives
"Stewardess" / "Borateen"	1995
"So Low"	1996
"Paint by Numbers"	1998	Breakfast With Girls
"Meg Ryan"	1999	Breakfast With Girls
"KiDdies" / "Suzie Q Sailaway"		The Half-Baked Serenade
"KiDdies" / "Suzie Q Sailaway"		Breakfast With Girls
"Trunk Fulla Amps"	2001	Gizmodgery
"Could You Love Me Now?"	2010	Non-album single
"Looks and Money"	2011	Super Fake Nice
"Runaway"	2014	Super Fake Nice
"Monogamy"	2015	Non-album singles
"Love You Less"	2024	Non-album singles

Other appearances

Title	Year	Album	Length
"Stay Home"^[3]	2001	Shrek: Music from the Original Motion Picture	3:32
"This Is Love"^[4]	2006	Another Gay Movie Soundtrack	2:14
"Ana Ng"^[5]	2008	Hello Radio: The Songs of They Might Be Giants	3:22
"State Run Radio"^[6] (Lupe Fiasco featuring Self)	2011	Lasers	3:57
"Stranger than Strange"^[7]	2014	Songs for Blake - Embracing Autism	3:38
"Merry Christmas, Santa"^[8] (Cake In Space featuring Self)	2024	Christmas in Space	2:31

References

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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.
^
Alternative Radio Airplay chartings:
- Subliminal Plastic Motives - "CMJ New Music Monthly". CMJ. No. 32. April 1996. p. 35. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
- The Half-Baked Serenade - "CMJ New Music Monthly". CMJ. No. 54. February 1998. p. 55. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
- Breakfast with Girls - "CMJ New Music Monthly". CMJ. No. 75. November 1999. p. 70. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
- Gizmodgery - "CMJ New Music Monthly". CMJ. No. 89. January 2001. p. 70. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
^ Murray, Noel (June 7, 2001). "Self Promotion". Nashville Scene. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
^ "Another Gay Movie Soundtrack - Compilation by Various Artists". Spotify. July 28, 2006. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
^ "Hello Radio: The Songs of They Might Be Giants - Compilation by Various Artists". Spotify. July 8, 2008. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
^ "Lasers - Album by Lupe Fiasco". Spotify. March 4, 2011. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
^ "Songs for Blake - Embracing Autism | VARIOUS ARTISTS | YakMusic Records". Bandcamp. May 13, 2014. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
^ "Christmas in Space - Album by Cake In Space". Spotify. November 28, 2024. Retrieved December 25, 2024.

[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] The Half-Baked Serenade - "CMJ New Music Report". CMJ. Vol. 52, no. 545. November 10, 1997. p. 6. Retrieved December 25, 2024.

[3] 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:
Subliminal Plastic Motives - "CMJ New Music Monthly". CMJ. No. 32. April 1996. p. 35. Retrieved December 25, 2024.

The Half-Baked Serenade - "CMJ New Music Monthly". CMJ. No. 54. February 1998. p. 55. Retrieved December 25, 2024.

Breakfast with Girls - "CMJ New Music Monthly". CMJ. No. 75. November 1999. p. 70. Retrieved December 25, 2024.

Gizmodgery - "CMJ New Music Monthly". CMJ. No. 89. January 2001. p. 70. Retrieved December 25, 2024.

[5] Subliminal Plastic Motives - "CMJ New Music Monthly". CMJ. No. 32. April 1996. p. 35. Retrieved December 25, 2024.

[6] The Half-Baked Serenade - "CMJ New Music Monthly". CMJ. No. 54. February 1998. p. 55. Retrieved December 25, 2024.

[7] Breakfast with Girls - "CMJ New Music Monthly". CMJ. No. 75. November 1999. p. 70. Retrieved December 25, 2024.

[8] Gizmodgery - "CMJ New Music Monthly". CMJ. No. 89. January 2001. p. 70. Retrieved December 25, 2024.

[3] Murray, Noel (June 7, 2001). "Self Promotion". Nashville Scene. Retrieved January 7, 2025.

[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] "Songs for Blake - Embracing Autism | VARIOUS ARTISTS | YakMusic Records". Bandcamp. May 13, 2014. Retrieved January 7, 2025.

[8] "Christmas in Space - Album by Cake In Space". Spotify. November 28, 2024. Retrieved December 25, 2024.

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