On April 4, 2000, “Domino” and “Touch and Go” labels released the self-titled, debut The For Carnation studio album. It was recorded July 1998 – July 1999.

Personnel:

• Brian McMahan – vocals, guitar, keyboards, design
• Bobb Bruno – guitar, keyboards, sampler
• Michael McMahan – guitar
• Todd Cook – bass guitar
• Steve Goodfriend – drums
• Rafe Mandel – keyboards
• Noel Kupersmith – acoustic bass guitar
• Britt Walford – drums
• Dan Fliegel – congas
• Christian Frederickson – viola 
• Alison Chesley – cello
• Kim Deal – vocals
• Rachel Haden – vocals
• Rod Cervera – recording
• Tom Grimley – recording
• John McEntire – mixing, recording
• Roger Seibel – mastering
• David Babbitt – design
• Heather Cantrell – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Brian McMahan, Bobb Bruno, Michael McMahan, Todd Cook and Steve Goodfriend.

1. Emp. Man’s Blues
2. A Tribute To
3. Being Held
4. Smoother
5. Tales (Live from the Crypt)
6. Moonbeams