 Crimpshrine later embarked on its only United States tour in September and, due to tensions, Bryant and bassist Pete Rypins left the band abruptly after a show in Texas.Ott and Elliot then hired Paul Curran as their new bassist, and he and his brother drove out to finish the tour.After the tour ended in December, the band was approached by Florian Schück, owner of German label Musical Tragedies, who wanted permission to release a Crimpshrine album.