 Circa 2001, Zavala and Mackender, tired of touring, left the band and Danny Krieger (guitar) joined.Between 1989 and 2004, The Mollys self-released seven albums, under the publishing name "Apolkalips Now".The Mollys' album "Hat Trick" was given 4.5/5 stars by Allmusic, while "Tidings of Comfort and Joy" in 1992 was given 4/5 stars.