 Thorn and Shinn then regrouped with Smith and began recording material.It was during recording that Smith invited friend, and former Pearl Jam drummer, Dave Krusen to record with them, with Krusen eventually joining the lineup permanently, forming Luma in mid-1998.The following year, they released a four-song self-titled EP through their website, and toured the Pacific Northwest from July 29–August 18, the same year.