After the album had been leaked on the internet, it became available on iTunes on August 19, 2008,[4] while physical copies were released on October 27, 2008.

The album was recorded over the course of one week in April 2008 by Nicolas Vernhes at Rare Book Room Studios in Brooklyn, NY.

[7] Unlike Cryptograms, the band decided to forgo heavy utilization of effects pedals.

The band premiered the album live at Brooklyn's Market Hotel on April 11, 2008.

Rolling Stone rewarded the album a 3.5 score, and RS contributor, Daniel Kreps listed Microcastle/Weird Era Cont.