Originally, the Memphis-based band featured Cartwright, Jeremy Scott (bass), Greg Roberson (drums) and Alex Greene (keyboards and guitar).
Time Bomb High School (In the Red) was released in August 2002, and is known for its polished sound, pop hooks and delicate balance of classic R&B and rock & roll.
Aside from the originals on the album, Cartwright blended in cover songs like "Stormy Weather" and "Brown Paper Sack", producing them in the same recognizable sound the band had developed.
Songs laced with psych-pop, garage, soul, country and (of course) too-much guitar compete with Cartwright's vocals at times in the loud fuzzy mix.
An opening slot on a huge American tour with the Swedish garage band The Hives helped to promote the album shortly after its release.
The notorious end of the gig features Cartwright (with no back-up set) breaking all but three guitar strings but still finishing the show for the rowdy crowd.
The album also hosts cover songs like "Black Sheep" by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs, "Tennessee" by Carl Perkins and "Do Something" by The Swingin' Yo-Yo's.
Norton Records released "Dangerous Game" in March 2007, receiving favorable reviews from the likes of Rolling Stone as well as performing with Weiss on NBC's Late Night with Conan O'Brien.