Crossing a lyrical distress of frustration with the pleasance of melodic, bouncy pop, the Seattle trio of
Flake packaged this sound on their 1993 7" debut Start Without Me. Since then, the lineup of guitarist/vocalist
Rob Middleton and bassist
Ken Ackerlund would experience a number of drummers before Rob Cunningham came along in 1996. Following the Y Records release of
Flake's first album, Box, the band would have the chance to support it as they toured with the likes of
Love Battery and
Muzzle. The following year, Y Records continued their support with
Flake's second album
Wild Cool Anger. ~ Mike DaRonco, All Music Guide