 After several years of small gigs in bars and clubs, they recorded their first studio album in 1996, "Merlina", which was well received.The band added guitarist Jorge Vilchis (ex-member of "Guillotina") the following year, which contributed to the evolution of a more characteristic sound, reflected in their second studio album, "Superbee".La Gusana Ciega opened for Oasis in 1998 as one of Mexico's main indie rock groups.