The band systematically revisits their unreleased and early self-released catalog through the , named after the grandmothers of band members Mat Uychich and Brian Sella. These EPs feature professional studio re-recordings of fan favorites that were originally found on early tapes or buried in old internet forums.
Musically, these tracks serve as a time capsule of the band’s transition from a rough duo to a radio-ready rock outfit. Early unreleased songs carry the distinct rattle of Mat Uychich’s drum kit and the buzz of Sella’s cheap amps. Listening to tracks that didn't make the cut for Rose or Talon of the Hawk provides a sonic texture that was eventually smoothed over by production. The mistakes are left in; the timing is occasionally rushed; the vocals crack. It serves as a reminder that The Front Bottoms began as a chaotic live band playing in basements, not a polished act playing festivals. The unreleased catalog preserves the "basement show" energy that inevitably fades as a band gains commercial success. the front bottoms unreleased songs