The album contains eight songs, which Kensrue has emphasized was a reflection of the albums/EPs he used to buy as a kid.

The album was planned for release in October 2006, but was delayed to 2007 due to issues recording and acquiring a label to distribute it.

On October 10, 2006, it was announced that Kensrue had signed with Equal Vision Records, and that the label would release his debut solo album.

[3] On November 7, "I Knew You Before" was made available for streaming via Kensrue's Myspace account.

[3] In June, Kensrue went on a tour of the U.S. alongside Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine.