in 2005, no bragging rights began writing their first full-length album titled "because you believe in something beyond them" which was self-released in early 2006. this album was well received in the local music scene of southern california and helped to establish the band outside of their hometown. shortly after, "the anatomy of a martyr" ep was self-released in the summer of 2007, and brought no bragging rights to the national stage. this album was later re-released by stand by records.