"[2] Fights with their manager and record label along with disagreements within the band ultimately lead to the break up of Pela before the album could be finished.

McCarthy and Sanderson stayed in contact and eventually recorded a new song, “Book of James”, with producer David Newfeld.

[7] A music video for "Chapel Song"[8] was produced/directed by Matthew C. Mills, an Emmy Award-winning Director[9] and owner of Spacestation, who is known for his work on MTV Unplugged.

"[21] Sherin Malick of Riot Magazine stated, "Rise Ye Sunken Ships is a perfect album.

"[15] iTunes named Rise Ye Sunken Ships "Best Alternative Album" of 2011 in their Rewind year-end review.