[1] They started recording the album during the fall of 2012, after touring extensively to support Karma Never Sleeps.

[2] The lead singer of The Material, Colleen D'Agostino, is featured on "Four Letter Words".

Walsh went on to describe the writing and recording process, and the personal struggles he faced during the time period.

The album produced two more music videos, "A Spoonful of Shallow Makes Your Head an Empty Space" and "Four Letter Words", which were released on August 9 and September 20 respectively.

Critics also favored opening track "Speak to Me" and the collaboration between Walsh and guest vocalist Colleen D'Agastino.