The album cover features Milia and his wife, Lauren, standing in front of Sylvan Lake—with Keego Harbor and Waterford in the background.

"[2] Describing Milia as "the poet laureate of disillusioned suburban romantics", the Columbia Tribune wrote that "the songwriter beautifully, bleakly documents the people, places and casual ruin that comprise our image of home—holding out the flickering light of solidarity as he keeps vigil for what used to be."

They continued: "Keego Harbor" features the most realized arrangements of Milia's solo career, a subtly-layered folk-rock sound that casts him as a Harry Nilsson figure for the indie generation.

"[4] A live session and interview for Acoustic Café aired in March of 2022, during which host Rob Reinhart commented on the album's poignant depiction of suburban decay and bittersweet indictment of the American dream: "It's interesting that your songs kind of capture them for ever in this particular state of decline.

"[5] A music video for the title track was shot in Keego Harbor and surrounding areas such as Pontiac, directed by Noah Elliott Morrison.