Getting their official start after the break-up of Janitors Against Apartheid, Snoop Lodgey Lodge (vocals/ sax), Paul Grim (trumpet), Clay Davidson (bass), Eric Clifford (drums), and Blin (guitar) moved on to start the Adjustments in 1997. Formed in Los Angeles, the Adjustments continued with their former band's energetic ska-punk to accompany the added maturity of jazz and reggae. Stiff Dog Records immediately took notice and released their self-titled debut EP in 1998.