[12] It was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, United States, and features drummer Jerry Fuchs.

Early limited edition copies of the CD version of the album came with a second disc containing three remixes.

[15] The song "All My Heroes Are Weirdos" is available in the video games Tony Hawk's Proving Ground and FIFA 08.

The album art was created by artist Kevin Hooyman, a friend of the band.

A poster advertising this album is prominently featured on the wall of the basement office that forms the setting of the British sitcom The IT Crowd.