Three months before the release, bassist Iracema Trevisan left the band, being replaced by then-drummer Adriano Cintra.

The album was released in Canada and the United States by label Sub Pop, in Europe by Warner Bros. Records, and Japan by KSR.

In initial reviews of the album, critics noted a more polished approach to CSS' sound and production techniques.

[13] The first single is "Rat Is Dead (Rage)", which was made available for free download on the band's official website on April 28, 2008.

[20] The song "Jager Yoga" featured in the video game FIFA 09 and "Rat Is Dead (Rage)" appeared in Midnight Club: Los Angeles.