[7] The album is also the band's first release through Equal Vision,[8] and its first effort to chart on the Billboard 200, peaking at #174.

[14] The video was filmed in the band's hometown Ephrata, Pa. and co-directed by Rasa Acharya and Gaura Vani.

[14] The album's sound was a departure from the band's prior releases, featuring less riffing and shredding, following the departure of founding member and primary music-writer Logan Maurer, who would leave the band early in the writing process for "One Reality.

"[15] Bassist Ben Witkowski explained the band was in a "weird place" losing Maurer, sharing: "We love the record, but it definitely did tone it down as far as riffing and wild drums.

[15]In August of 2011, the band announced they had signed a deal with Nuclear Blast to distribute their music in European territories.

[24] Indie Vision Music reviewer "Steve" gave the album 3/5 stars, calling it more mature and polished than the band's prior release.

[21] Alternative Press called the album "excellent pit fuel" and praised the inclusion of non-genre-confining elements.