 Ernie and the Automatics' debut album, “Low Expectations”, produced by Brian Maes (mixed by Bob St. John and mastered by Bob Ludwig), was released by Open E Records in February 2009.The album debuted at #7 on Billboard's Blues Albums chart and stayed for 6 weeks.In August 2009, the band appeared on 'On Stage with Mantis' in support of 'Low Expectations'.