This album is also notable for its guest appearances from other famous Chicago area musicians, including Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick, James Young of Styx, and Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins, all featured on lead guitar for several of the album's tracks.

The director of the video, comedian Matt Kissane, is also a Chicago resident.

[4] The song "Ain't It Funny" also received national exposure with the band's live performance on The Jenny Jones Show.

The Japanese version of Paraphernalia, released earlier than the US edition, features different artwork and fewer songs than its domestic counterpart.

While promoting this record, the full band toured in Japan for the first time, where they have found some success over the years.