[1][2][3] They released a self-titled EP in November 2017, which was produced by Paul Ritchie and recorded at Insidious Sound Studio in Neptune.

[3][1] Music Editor Jim Testa of Jersey Beat called The Vice Rags his favorite EP of 2017.

[4][5] In 2018, the Vice Rags signed with independent label Mint 400 Records.

They released the seven-track EP Hope the Neighbors are Lookin' on 27 July 2018.

"[6] The album was listed in New Jersey Stage's Best NJ Indie Records of 2018, and Joe Chyb received the Asbury Park Music Awards' Top Drummer award.