An extensive explanation of the break-up has never been made public although a press release by Paul Draper stated that the band had simply "grown apart".

EMI had originally not intended to release the material until an online petition, which gained over 4000 signatures, demonstrated that there was demand for it from fans.

Paul Draper states in the sleeve notes that "Good Intentions Heal the Soul" was always intended to conclude the album.

In recent interviews Paul Draper stated that if the band had stayed together and released the fourth album properly, they would have issued "Love Remains" as the lead-off single.

"South of the Painted Hall" is an unreleased track was recorded in 2001 during the intended sessions for the fourth Mansun album.