[4] In a 2010 interview with Indievision Music, Lambesis said the album was one he felt most lyrically connected to, saying that it wasn't "well written by any means, but it reminds me of a condition of my heart that is an important part of my development.

"[5] In a 2011 interview with Phoenix New Times Jordan Mancino said he believed the album to be the band's "least powerful," though he noted it was a difficult question to answer, as he'd have to say something negative about one of their records.

[6] In a 2005 interview with Metal Underground, Lambesis called "Behind Me Lies Another Fallen Soldier" one of his favorite As I Lay Dying songs.

"[11] AllMusic praised Lambesis' vocals, and considered the band's sound at the time a "blend of heavy metal, hardcore, and grindcore.

[citation needed] The closing track, "Behind Me Lies Another Fallen Soldier" was re-recorded for the band's second album, Frail Words Collapse.