The single was self-funded, and was a major catalyst for the band's early success, gaining the attention of several record labels including the band's future label Doghouse Records.

In 1995, after the band first formed, Matt Pryor and Rob Pope saved for several months in order to record their first 7".

[1] However, the band didn't want to sign to a major label too early, so they instead signed to Doghouse Records, who gave them a two-album deal and $4,000 to record their first album.

After the release brought attention to the band, they decided that they wanted to start touring.

However, drummer Nathan Shay wanted to focus on his schooling at the Kansas City Art Institute, which eventually led to him quitting the band.