The initials were meant to convey a different name periodically, such as Shot Gun Messiah, Such Good Music, Spontaneous Generation Men, and so on.

[1] SGM had garnered acclaim as second generation punk pioneers in the Seattle scene, playing with Nirvana, The Accüsed, The Rejectors, Melvins, and more.

"[3] By 1989, Lawson departed from the band in order to attend college, and after various one-off vocalists and brief tenures, he was replaced permanently by Adam Czeisler.

That same year, SGM's song "Power" appeared on the soundtrack to the horror film Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III.

The remaining members of SGM then added guitarist Dudley Taft to the lineup, and as a result they formally changed their name to Sweet Water.

It was produced by Gilmore again, and mixed by Tim Palmer (known for working with Mother Love Bone, Pearl Jam, Tin Machine, and Robert Plant).

[11] Notable Seattle drummer Chris Friel (previously a member of Goodness and The Rockfords) replaced Uhlir in 2009.

2012 and 2013 saw more creative output from the band, with the 2012 release of a single entitled "Hey Living" with the b-side "Get High Clover".

The show was the band's first performance with a full orchestra, and was notable for the unique on-stage collaboration with Seattle singer Shawn Smith.

[13][14] Summer of 2018 saw the release of the "Galer Street" single (with a supporting video) and two sold-out shows at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle with Green Apple Quick Step and Candlebox.