"[3] On August 28, Tooth & Nail / Solid State made the track "Thoughts in Reverse" available for streaming on the band's MySpace as part of the label's "New Music Week.

[5] In a 2006 interview with HM Magazine, Setter explained the track "Pallbearer" was of significant meaning to him, saying it's a song "about losing someone in your life that is very close to you.

"[10] On the album's themes, vocalist Kyle Setter said “So many metal bands are all about death, destruction and depression, and it might seem like there is no hope, but we’re saying that there is” adding “I always write about my personal convictions and experiences.”[7]

[13][14] Following the album's release, Destroy the Runner joined up with The Chariot, August Burns Red, Twelve Gauge Valentine, and Inhale/Exhale as part of the "Youngbloods II" tour.

[16] They were replaced by members of the band Chapter 14: vocalist Chad Ackerman (a friend of Kohlbry),[17] and bassist Tanner Sparks.

[21] The band decided to release a remixed version of the track with new vocals and lyrics by then-vocalist Chad Ackerman.

AllMusic wrote that, in the same manner as Underoath, "Destroy the Runner approach their personal lyrics from a Christian-minded point of view, yet vaguely enough that most listeners will be none the wiser regarding their religious affiliation unless they're familiar with the band's record label.

"[23] Alternative Press reviewer Jennifer Sica gave the album 2.5 out of 5 stars, praising the band's positive lyrics but finding it a formulaic metalcore release, stating that "while the album’s 'been there, done that' tone doesn’t vary from a pattern of aggressive vocals, kick drum-induced breakdowns and melodious choruses for scream- or sing-along-ability, it’s at least invariably consistent."