American Babies will re-release its debut album on April 1 via SCI Fidelity. The group, which features Brothers Past's Tom Hamilton, his brother Jim Hamilton, The Duo's Joe Russo and RANA's Scott Metzger, originally released their self-titled debut in 2007. Since then the group has performed at festivals like Wicker Park, Bonnaroo, Langerado, SXSW and CMJ and built a sturdy fanbase independent of the four musicians' other bands.  In addition to concert staples like “Invite Your Friends,” “American Babies,” “Brooklyn Bridge” and “Swimming at Night,” American Babies also features former Fat Mama vibes-wiz Kevin Kendrick and the Disco Biscuits’ Aron Magner. The disc’s independent printing topped several members of the Relix staff’s “best of” lists at the close of 2007.  

"I don't want to get too deep on it," Hamilton says. "I write songs and I play the guitar. It is what I do and it is who I am."

The quartet will tour behind American Babies this spring and summer, including an April 30 support spot for Sheryl Crow at West Palm Beach, FL’s Sunfest and an appearance at Wakarusa.