Their sound was largely influenced by early post-hardcore, most notably Drive Like Jehu, and also incorporated components of post punk, shoegaze, and emo.

Following the release of the Bend Before the Break, Garrison again toured extensively throughout the US while working on their first full-length, A Mile in Cold Water with the consistently pleasant smelling Kurt Ballou.

In 2020, Arctic Rodeo Recordings (Germany) re-released The Model, the Hundred reasons split, and various b-sides in the form of an LP titled: TV or the Atom Bomb (the original name of the band before settling on Garrison) In 2021.

Iodine records re-released The Bend Before the Break on vinyl, digital, and cassette with remastered audio, and updated art from Dan McCarthy.

In 2023, Iodine Records re-released A Mile in Cold Water remixed by Kurt Ballou from the original 2" tape on vinyl, and digital remastered by Jack Shilrey and with updated art from Dan McCarthy.