Beginning in the summer of 2005, two unique groups of musicians paired together with the idea of making music that stayed from the ordinary. The Slant began with singer/songwriter Mark Zedonek and lead guitarist/songwriter Mike Kamper, (formerly of Atlas) joining forces with drummer/songwriter Zach Dow and bassist/songwriter Brad Austin (formerly of Untitled). Animatraminal, an early project was recorded in the summer of 2005. The tracks on this LP became the first recordings ever made by the Slant. However pleased the band felt with its first recordings a second recording project quickly began, this time it was called Paralaramose.
Soon after the release of Paralaramose The Slant began attempting to build it's fan base and by performing. At this transitional time Andre Costello; guitarist, singer/songwriter, and harmonica player joined The Slant and became a defining member of the group with his unique sound and style. The Slant tried to create a sound more closer to their folk roots with Animanatomy, all the while still combining the technique that had been acquired during the recording of the their freshman and sophomore EP’s. This was the first “album” and it was also the first recordings to be professionally mastered and pressed. Animanatomy was well received, and a definite precursor to The Slant’s latest and most involved album to date.