[1] The album was released through Velvet Hammer, the label founded by the eponymous management company that has worked with bands such as System of a Down, Deftones, and Alice in Chains.

[2] Richards, living 10 minutes away from the studio, considered this convenient due to various band members now having families and wanting to stay close to them.

[3] Our Long Road Home was originally scheduled for release on August 5 but was pushed back due to mixing problems and the addition of two "heavier" songs.

It concludes with: "There are a few strong moments, to be sure ("The Path Less Taken," "Take It" and "You're Not Home Tonight"), but most of the songs offer more of the same old riffs and post-grunge sentiments of failed relationships.

"[6] Mark Keresman of AllMusic noted how the band took "a more melodic, radio-friendly approach" to their sound while retaining their unique genre style, concluding that "Fans of Taproot's earlier discs may be a little confused, but Our Long Road Home finds them heading towards an identity all their own.