[3] The band initially decided to carry on working on songs scrapped during the Brazen Bull sessions with Albini for a potential EP, however they found themselves with enough material for a full LP.

[5] In early 2017, the band embarked on a 10-year anniversary tour for their third album Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever as well as re-releasing it on a special gold reissue vinyl via Wichita Recordings.

On May 22, the band released a limited edition 7" to 24 independent record stores over 7 days featuring the new song "Year of Hate.

The band also performed shows at Kingston's New Slang and London's House of Vans to coincide with the album's release.

"[14] Heather Phares from AllMusic compared the album's blend of melody and aggression to that of 1990s bands such as Weezer and Nirvana.