As the band did not employ a drummer during the album's production, all drum parts were handled by session musician J. P.

[10] In October of 2011, the band shared that they were entering Lambesis Studios (owned by As I Lay Dying's Tim Lambesis) with producer Daniel Castleman (As I lay Dying, Carnifex, Molotov Solution) to record a follow-up to Fragments of Form and Function.

[11] In January 2012, Allegaeon entered the studio to begin work on the upcoming LP, Formshifter.

When Greg [Burgess] and I knew we wanted to touch base on an ancient civilization, Atlantis was the logical choice.

"[19] Burgess felt the recording process of the album helped turn the band into what it was today, including the usage of eight string guitars.

About.com reviewer Andrew Kapper gave the album 4 out of 5 stars, saying "there is never a flat moment on the LP" and commending Ezra Haynes's vocals along with the guitar work.