On October 19, 2010, “Favorite Gentlemen” and “Razor & Tie” labels digitally released the self-titled, debut Bad Books album. It was recorded April–May 2010 at “Favorite Gentlemen Studios” in Atlanta, Georgia, and was produced by Robert McDowell.

Personnel:

• Kevin Devine- lead vocals, guitar, piano
• Andy Hull- lead vocals, guitar, piano
• Robert McDowell – lead guitar, backing vocals
• Chris Freeman – keyboards, backing vocals, design
• Jonathan Corley – bass
• Ben Homola – drums, percussion
• Brian Manley – design

Track listing:

All tracks by Andy Hull, except where noted.

1. How This All Ends
2. The Easy Mark & the Old Maid – Kevin Devine
3. Baby Shoes
4. You’re a Mirror I Cannot Avoid – Kevin Devine
5. Holding Down the Laughter – Kevin Devine
6. You Wouldn’t have to Ask
7. I Begged You Everything
8. Please Move
9. Mesa, AZ – Kevin Devine
10. Texas
11. Thanklin Franklin (Fish Ass Baby) pre-order bonus track – Kevin Devine