 The group visited Portland, Oregon in January 2010 to record this debut album, which was produced by member Lee; "The Place We Ran From" was released on 12 July 2010.Tired Pony began recording their second album "The Ghost of the Mountain" on 19 February 2013, which was released on 19 August 2013.Tired Pony was formed by Gary Lightbody (of Snow Patrol), who had a "long-term ambition" of making a country album.