It is their first record to feature new guitarist Dan Brown following Imran Siddiqi's departure shortly before their previous album release (August 2012).

Music videos for "The Weigh Down" and "Death's Hand" were produced to promote the album, but were not released as singles.

The Big Ass Tour with A Day to Remember co-headlining was held in Australia and New Zealand in December 2015.

Let the Ocean Take Me was certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association for over 35,000 shipments sold just two weeks after its release in Australia.

[9] All lyrics are written by Ahren Stringer and Joel Birch; all music is composed by The Amity Affliction