Despite the unfavorable experience with MCA, the Clarks moved forward. The band released their first live album, recorded at Nick's Fat City night club on Pittsburgh's South Side and aptly-titled "Live", in 1998. Scott Blasey, in turn, released his second solo album, "Shine", in 1999. The group continued to perform at packed shows throughout the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states, but did not immediately record a follow-up to "Someday Maybe". However, they experienced a new chance at broader success with the arrival of the New Millennium. In late 1999, the band teamed with producer Justin Niebank, who had previously worked with Blues Traveler, Eric Clapton and John Hiatt, to begin work on a fifth studio album.