Performing regularly in New York, the band initially garnered attention for their sound, which featured alternating male and female vocals and layered, distorted guitar work reminiscent of My Bloody Valentine and the Jesus and Mary Chain.
[1] On June 29, 2006, Dirty on Purpose released their full-length debut album, Hallelujah Sirens, on North Street Records.
After critical praise from publications like Pichfork,[2] Entertainment Weekly, NPR,[3] Allmusic, Filter, Spin,[4] Alternative Press, Hallelujah Sirens was nominated for Best Indie Rock Album at the 2007 PLUG Independent Music Awards.
On December 5, 2008, the band posted a blog entry on their MySpace page, stating "...we're going our separate ways", adding that they weren't interested in recording another album, but are still making music.
The band went on to say that their tour with A Place To Bury Strangers would be their last, declaring, "...we thought it was an appropriate way to wind things down and say goodbye to our friends and fans".