Checkmate Savage is The Phantom Band debut studio album released January 26, 2009. Featuring tracks such as:

1. The Howling (6:35)
2. Burial Sounds (4:47)
3. Folk Song Oblivion (4:14)
4. Crocodile (7:42)
5. Halfhound (4:11)
6. Left Hand Wave (5:40)
7. Island (8:51)
8. Throwing Bones (5:01)
9. The Whole Is on My Side (7:53)