On 8 September 1997 the band released their first studio album, "Slightly Odway", which peaked at No. 7 on the ARIA Albums Chart and remained in the top 50 for 54 weeks. "Slightly Odway" was certified double platinum in 1998 by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). During tours, in 1998, Mitchell "first started playing solo shows", according to Thornton. Jebediah's follow-up album, "Of Someday Shambles", was recorded in 1999 and its first single "Animal" peaked at No. 16 on the ARIA Singles Chart, while the album reached No. 2. "Of Someday Shambles" eventually earned a platinum certification from ARIA.