[1] The band commenced recording the album in 2006, with producer D. James Goodwin (Murder by Death, The Number Twelve Looks Like You).

In December, the band released a teaser extended play, containing songs from the album, on their social networking sites.

On December 26, following an unauthorized leak online, the entire album was made available via digital download.

In the space of twelve tracks, the caberet catches fire, the orchestra aches and Josh Benash’s voice breaks it’s way through a truly groundbreaking masterpiece".

[3] Other reviewers, like Andrew Parker state "this record gives the vibe of an ornate carnival where someone will die… of fun!