After limited success, Pura Vida disbanded and Pawsey and Ludwin reformed as Carrie with Foley replacing Davies on bass and with Max La Via and then Dennis Dicker on guitar. The band signed to Island Records in 1997 but released their debut single "Birds" independently.
After some achievements, Pura Vida ceased operations, and Pawsey and Ludwin reformed as Carrie with Foley replacing Davies on bass and La Via and Dicker joining on guitar. The band signed to Island Records in 1997 but released their debut single "Birds" independently.