Recorded at Bismeaux Studio in Austin, Texas, it was produced by the band's frontman Ray Benson and released on November 4, 2003 by Shout!

A friend of mine from L.A. [actor Billy Bob Thornton, who stars in the film][1] said "They're not doing a soundtrack record" ... you'd think with an Alamo movie, some prominent Texas artists might be used, but they didn't ever call anybody up.

"[4] Similarly, Jim Abbott of the Orlando Sentinel wrote that "Benson and his band are well-acquainted with Texas spirit ... That ultimately transforms this album from a lesson into something more memorable.

Jurek highlighted the mix of "traditional melodies ("Remember the Alamo"), old fiddle tunes ("Soldier's Joy") ... nationalistic anthems ("Davy Crockett"), classic cowboy tunes ("Yellow Rose of Texas") [and] modernist hits (Bob Wills' "New San Antonio Rose")" in his praise of the album, concluding that "Benson's sound world is one that crisscrosses time and space and employs many textures ... as well as his ready (corny) sense of humor".

[4] Abbott added that the album successfully mixes "faithful renditions of soundtrack songs ... with the occasional reworked standard or wry original.