Self is an American pop rock band formed in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The band is led by Matt Mahaffey, and has been active since 1993. Chris James, Mac Burrus, Jason Rawlings, and Brian Rogers are additional members, while past members include Mike Mahaffey and Tim Nobles.

Albums

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details and chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
CMJ
[1]		CMJ Alt
[2]
Subliminal Plastic Motives—64
The Half-Baked Serenade
  • Released: April 24, 1997
  • Label: Spongebath
  • Format: CD
7048
Breakfast with Girls
  • Released: July 13, 1999
  • Label: DreamWorks, Spongebath
  • Format: CD, LP, cassette
1819
Gizmodgery49
Ornament & Crime
  • Released: August 25, 2017
  • Label: El Camino
  • Format: CD, LP
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"—" denotes albums that did not chart.
"×" denotes periods where charts did not exist.

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details
TitleAlbum details
Brunch
  • Released: September 23, 1999
  • Label: DreamWorks, Spongebath
  • Format: CD
Self Goes Shopping
  • Released: December 16, 2000
  • Label: Spongebath
  • Format: Digital download
Super Fake Nice
  • Released: July 29, 2014
  • Label: El Camino
  • Format: CD, LP

Compilations

List of compilations, with selected details
TitleAlbum details
Feels Like Breakin' Shit
  • Released: 1998
  • Label: Spongebath, DreamWorks
  • Format: Digital download
Selfafornia
  • Released: July 27, 2001
  • Label: Spongebath
  • Format: Digital download
Porno, Mint & Grime
  • Released: April 14, 2005
  • Label: El Camino
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, showing year released and album name
TitleYearAlbum
"Cannon"1995Subliminal Plastic Motives
"So Low"1996
"Paint by Numbers"1998Breakfast With Girls
"Sucker"1999
"Meg Ryan"1999
"KiDdies" /
"Suzie Q Sailaway"		The Half-Baked Serenade
Breakfast With Girls
"Trunk Fulla Amps"2001Gizmodgery
"Stay Home"2002Shrek: Music from the Original Motion Picture
"Grow Up"2003Ornament & Crime
"Could You Love Me Now?"2010rowspan="1"
"Looks and Money"2011Super Fake Nice
"Runaway"2014
"Monogamy"2015rowspan="2"
"Love You Less"2024

Other appearances

TitleYearAlbumLength
"Shame"1998For the Masses4:12
"Stay Home"[3]2001Shrek: Music from the Original Motion Picture3:32
"This Is Love"[4]2006Another Gay Movie Soundtrack2:14
"Ana Ng"[5]Hello Radio: The Songs of They Might Be Giants3:22
"State Run Radio"[6]
(Lupe Fiasco featuring Self)		2011Lasers3:57
"Stranger than Strange"[7]2014Songs for Blake - Embracing Autism3:38
"Merry Christmas, Santa"[8]
(Cake In Space featuring Self)		2024Christmas in Space2:31

References

  1. ^ CMJ Top 200 chartings: *The Half-Baked Serenade - "CMJ New Music Report". CMJ. Vol. 52, no. 545. November 10, 1997. p. 6. Retrieved December 25, 2024. *Breakfast with Girls - "CMJ New Music Report". CMJ. Vol. 61, no. 649. January 10, 2000. p. 12. Retrieved December 25, 2024. *Gizmodgery - "About Self" (in Japanese). Avex Inc.. April 28, 2001. Archived from the original on May 9, 2001. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
  2. ^ Alternative Radio Airplay chartings: *Subliminal Plastic Motives - "CMJ New Music Monthly". CMJ. No. 32. April 1996. p. 35. Retrieved December 25, 2024. *The Half-Baked Serenade - "CMJ New Music Monthly". CMJ. No. 54. February 1998. p. 55. Retrieved December 25, 2024. *Breakfast with Girls - "CMJ New Music Monthly". CMJ. No. 75. November 1999. p. 70. Retrieved December 25, 2024. *Gizmodgery - "CMJ New Music Monthly". CMJ. No. 89. January 2001. p. 70. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  3. ^ Murray, Noel (June 7, 2001). "Self Promotion". Nashville Scene. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
  4. ^ "Another Gay Movie Soundtrack - Compilation by Various Artists". Spotify. July 28, 2006. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  5. ^ "Hello Radio: The Songs of They Might Be Giants - Compilation by Various Artists". Spotify. July 8, 2008. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  6. ^ "Lasers - Album by Lupe Fiasco". Spotify. March 4, 2011. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  7. ^ "Songs for Blake - Embracing Autism | VARIOUS ARTISTS | YakMusic Records". Bandcamp. May 13, 2014. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
  8. ^ "Christmas in Space - Album by Cake In Space". Spotify. November 28, 2024. Retrieved December 25, 2024.