It was such a transformative time, and we were dealing with a lot of existential questions about what it means to be a father, a husband, a creative person in the midst of all the chaos."

Guitarist Adam Gardner stated that "One thing we've continually done as a band is acknowledge what's going on in our world but still bring some positivity to the music.

magazine, the album "marks a bold departure from its predecessor, 2019's Look Alive, through a bedrock of rich acoustic guitar and lush piano".

[4] On March 30, Guster sold pre-release CD copies of the album at the Boston date of their We Also Have Eras Tour at MGM Music Hall.

[5] On January 24, 2025, Guster released Ooh La Luxe, an expanded version of the album featuring four new tracks, including two new songs, "It's Wild" and "Enchanté".