Dark includes "State of Mind", on which band member Tom Scott reflects on his father's time in prison, and "The Truth is Ugly", where he discusses his shortcomings in past romantic relationships.

[3] Home Brew was released in New Zealand and Australia by the independent record label Young, Gifted & Broke on 1 May 2012.

[4][5] A 48-hour-long launch party titled Home Brew Speakeasy was held from 5 May to 7 May at Shooters Saloon in Kingsland, Auckland; tickets included a copy of the album.

[9][10] Writing for The Dominion Post, Luke Appleby praised the album's beats, instrumentation and lyrical honesty, and gave it five out of five stars.

[12] Home Brew did not receive much promotion from airplay or television screening due to the profanities contained within the lyrics.