The album was recorded twice, once in upstate New York with famed Bowie producer Tony Visconti, then again six months later in Los Angeles with Crowded House stalwart Mitchell Froom.

Some of the songs from the first recording session were kept as B sides and later appeared on a special edition of the album.

"Won't Give In" was featured on the soundtrack to the film Because of Winn-Dixie.

"Luckiest Man Alive" was used in the closing to the 2005 Indianapolis 500 in response to Danica Patrick's performance in that event.

All tracks are written by Neil and Tim Finn, except where noted^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.