It differed from the band's debut album, Can't Slow Down, by having a lighter acoustic sound.

Their debut album, Can't Slow Down, was released with Equal Vision in August 1998.

[2] Saves the Day had three different line-up changes while touring Can't Slow Down, leaving vocalist Chris Conley and drummer Bryan Newman as the only original members left.

[4] I'm Sorry I'm Leaving was recorded and mixed at Shoulder to the Wheel Studio in March 1999.

at Metropolis Mastering Ltd.[5] I'm Sorry I'm Leaving was released on Immigrant Sun Records on July 1, 1999.