[2] The original members of Skavoovie and the Epitones included Ansis Purins (vocals), Ben Jaffe (tenor saxophone), Eugene Cho (keyboards), Jesse Farber (trumpet), Ben Herson (drums), Rob Jost (bass), Kevin Micka (guitar), Eric Jalbert (trumpet), Joe Wensink (euphonium), and Jon Natchez (baritone saxophone).

Their track "Nut Monkey" was included in the Skarmageddon compilation released by Moon Ska Records the same year.

[4] The album combined instrumental and vocal tracks, featuring a blend of ska, jazz, and big band influences.

In 1997, Skavoovie & The Epitones released their second studio album, Ripe, produced by Victor Rice and engineered by Matt Ellard.

[6] This album marked a shift in the band's musical direction, incorporating elements of jazz, sci-fi themes, and unconventional song structures.