The album is a non-direct sequel to the band's full-length debut studio album, Downtown Battle Mountain (2007), and sees the return of original members, vocalists Jonny Craig and Jon Mess, and bass guitarist Eric Lodge.

After two album releases with Travis, the band ultimately decided to part ways with him due to alleged personal and creative differences.

With no vocalist, an uncertain future and low morale among its members, the band had considered the possibility of breaking up.

The third and final single, "Pounce Bounce", was released on June 7, to promote the 2011 Vans Warped Tour compilation album.

On September 27, 2019, the band released an instrumental version of the album to streaming and digital download platforms.