lyrics, McCloud took an abstract approach, and metaphors became a common element as well. During the early stages of the initial full-length album's recording, Wood departed from the band to focus on his business career with major labels and his own band Sammy. Girls Against Boys decided to continue on as a quartet, and they then embarked on their first major tour of the U.S. in early 1992 as they opened for Fugazi. The band released the full-length album Tropic of Scorpio in December 1992. Janney self-produced the album due to his prior experience in the studio. Nathan Larson from the band Shudder to Think made guest appearances on various tracks, and Wood's guitar contributions remained as well. It was the band's second release on the Adult Swim label; however, they then decided to sign with the Touch and Go label the following year. Venus Luxure No. 1 Baby, Cruise Yourself, and increased exposure (1993–1995) Girls Against Boys released Venus Luxure No. 1 Baby, their second full-length album, on Touch and Go in 1993. It was produced by Ted Niceley, which marked the beginning of a long-standing relationship with the band (Janney was previously Niceley's studio assistant in the 1980s). The album received positive reviews and was included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. The band supported the album by touring on the side stage of the 1993 Lollapalooza tour, followed by brief runs with The Jesus Lizard, Helmet, and Jawbox. The non-album single "Sexy Sam" was released in the middle of 1994 as a stopgap release, and the CD version included tracks from their first three major releases. They then again appeared on the side stage of Lollapalooza for the 1994 incarnation and also toured with The Jesus Lizard, and immediately after the tour's conclusion they released the album Cruise Yourself in October 1994, again produced by Niceley. It received a favorable response and was eventually included on accolade lists by Alternative Press and Rock de Lux. Both "(I) Don't Got a Place" and "Kill the Sexplayer" were released as singles, with the latter song also appearing in the influential comedy film Clerks and its accompanying soundtrack. The film was directed by Kevin Smith. "Cruise Your New Baby Fly Self", also from Cruise Yourself, appeared in Smith's subsequent 1995 film Mallrats and its soundtrack. The band made their televised debut in January 1995 on