 Shortly after the independent release of their debut self-titled EP in 1993, Powderfinger signed on to a major record label to release their second EP, "Transfusion".In 1994 they issued their debut album "Parables for Wooden Ears", which did not reach the ARIA Albums Chart.After performances at music festivals, touring and supporting international artists, Powderfinger released their second studio album, "Double Allergic" (1996), which became their charting breakthrough by peaking at No.