[4] After some independent releases, the band was the first rock group signed to J Records and achieved mainstream success with their major label debut, Scars, in 2001.

Soil reunited with Ryan McCombs on a tour commemorating the tenth anniversary of their landmark album, Scars.

The original line-up of the band was Ryan McCombs (vocals), Shaun Glass (Broken Hope), Tom Schofield, Tim King, and Adam Zadel (all three ex-Oppressor).

With the song "Halo" gaining major radio attention, labels began a bidding war for a deal with Soil.

"[6] Soil finally experienced mainstream success with the major label debut, Scars, released September 11, 2001.

The success resulted in the band winning Metal Edge magazine's 2001 Readers' Choice Award for "Next Big Thing".

The group toured for a year in support of the album and returned home to begin writing follow up material and finish various live dates.

Shortly after, vocalist Ryan McCombs announced his departure from the group to be with his family,[6] forcing the band to cancel scheduled shows.

Picture Perfect was produced by Johnny K (Disturbed, Staind), Ulrich Wild (Deftones, Incubus) and Soil, with Dave Fortman (Mudvayne, Evanescence) handling mixing duties.

[8] Vocalist Jordan Lee and drummer Mike Tignino were announced as fill-ins for scheduled live dates.

[9] The band reunited with original vocalist Ryan McCombs for a 12-date co-headlining UK tour with Puddle of Mudd in October 2011 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Scars.

It features the band's hits along with alternate versions and unreleased material, and includes a cover of "Gimme Some Lovin'" by The Spencer Davis Group.