In 2002, the Trews won southern Ontario's 97.7 HTZ-FM's annual Rock Search contest. This brought them attention from Big Sugar singer Gordon Johnson, who produced the group's self-titled EP and brought them along on tour with his band. In 2003, with Sony Music Canada, the Trews released their first full-length album, House of Ill Fame.

Track Listing

1. Every Inambition
2. Not Ready To Go
3. Confessions
4. When You Leave
5. Tired of Waiting
6. Hopeless
7. Fleeting Trust
8. Why Bother
9. Black Halo
10. You're So Sober
11. Hollis and Morris
12. Stray