It was originally released by DCide in October 1996 and then re-released on February 6, 1997, and was reissued on August 11, 1998 on Mayhem Records.

[3] The tracks "Defaced", "Self Punishment", "Hitch", "Useless", "Perfect Person", and "Communion" were all re-recorded from Nothingface with slight lyrical changes.

[4] AllMusic gave the album three stars out of five and said that although "Pacifier has garnered unfair comparisons to Korn", the band shows "a bright flair that could very well lead them to stardom.

"[1] Mark Jenkins from The Washington Post criticized Holt's harsh vocals and a lack of variety on the album, although he acknowledged the technical skill and musicianship of the band.

[1] Lyrical themes explored include self-loathing,[6] inner turmoil,[1] self-esteem issues,[1] animosity, and feeling suicidal.