The Half-Baked Serenade

The Half-Baked Serenade
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 24, 1997 (1997-04-24)
StudioMahaffey's home, Murfreesboro
Genre
Length33:43
LabelSpongebath
ProducerMatt Mahaffey
Self chronology
Subliminal Plastic Motives
(1995)
The Half-Baked Serenade
(1997)
Feels Like Breakin' Shit
(1998)
Singles from The Half-Baked Serenade
  1. "KiDdies"
    Released: 1999

The Half-Baked Serenade is the second studio album by the American pop rock band Self, released through Spongebath Records on April 24, 1997. Following the success of Subliminal Plastic Motives (1995), frontman Matt Mahaffey distanced himself from rock music stereotypes, focusing instead on electropop instrumentation for the project. Upon release, the album received favorable reviews for its bold experimentation and ornate compositions. It peaked at number 48 on CMJ's Alternative Radio Airplay chart and number 70 on the CMJ Top 200. The single "KiDdies" received national radio play and topped some local charts.