Buffalo Tom achieved significant commercial milestones in the 1990s, with their 1993 single ‘Sodajerk’ reaching No. 7 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and their album Big Red Letter Day peaking at No. 17 on the UK Albums Chart in October 1993. Formed in 1986, the band established their foundation in the alternative rock scene, releasing their self-titled debut album Buffalo Tom in 1988.

This early period saw J. Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. assisting with the production of their first two albums, including Birdbrain in 1990, and performing lead guitar on the track ‘Impossible’ from their debut. Their 1992 album, Let Me Come Over, further solidified their sound before their breakthrough chart success.

Buffalo Tom remains active, with a recent slate of projects in 2024. The band released their latest album, Jump Rope, this year, showcasing their continued musical output. Additionally, they composed the theme song ‘We Thought We Were Done’ for NBC’s current series Extended Family, further demonstrating their versatility in media contributions.