The album would be Seven Mary Three's breakthrough success, rising to number 24 on the Billboard 200[5] and was certified platinum in the United States and Canada.

[6][7] Many of the songs were rerecorded versions of tracks off Seven Mary Three's independent debut, Churn.

[8][9] Other Billboard-charting singles were "Water's Edge" (#7 on Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks and #37 on Hot Modern Rock Tracks),[10][11] and "My My" (#19 on Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks).

[12] On April 13, 2019, in conjunction with Record Store Day, American Standard was released on vinyl record for the first time.

Wardog Records produced a limited edition of 800 black vinyl copies and 200 yellow vinyl copies.