[1] The core of the band consisted of Jordan Pratt, Luke Rogalsky, Bean (Chris Switzer) and Shane Ward.
They quickly grew a following around the Vancouver area with their musicianship, ear-splitting volume, unconventional, progressive song structures and often volatile and confrontational live shows.
With an elevated budget, slick production and less complicated arrangements, the album was to be their most accessible record to date.
Montana was meant to be a departure from the noise rock of Mystery Machine with the band taking more of an American singer/songwriter approach a la Tom Petty.
In 2004, Mystery Machine reformed with Luke, Shane, Bean from the original line-up and Mario, the drummer from Montana.
Western Magnetics is Mystery Machine's fourth album, released in September 2012 on Sonic Unyon Records.