According to lead singer and guitarist John Rzeznik, this was done to make further improvements on what they had previously thought had been a finished record.

[3] Several producers were brought in to assist on the production process, including Butch Vig, John Fields, Paul David Hager[4] and Rob Cavallo.

[7] In late May, John announced that "Home" would be the first single and was released onto radio and iTunes stores on June 8, 2010.

On July 13, 2010, it was announced on the band's fan club website, Inner Machine, that an EP will be available to purchase at all remaining tour dates.

In an interview with Star News Online, Rzeznik revealed that the band would explore some of the issues of the present day lyrically; "Most of the material on the record seems to be addressing the kind of the angst and uncertainty of the times that we're living in, but on an emotional level.

"[10] BBC Music writer Mike Diver gave a mixed review, albeit praising the band for playing to their "established strengths."

John Rzeznik’s gruff tones are always the scene-stealing element of any track, but when he’s barking out well-worn clichés about love and loss, it’s a task to read between tired lines and hear some heart.

"[12] Inner Ear Media summed up the band's achievements to date in order to judge how the new record holds up.

He offered praise for the "giant hooks" found among the songs, as well as the band showing a "ton of heart", despite the "polished" production.

But amid his vocal polish is a new sense of strain, and for a band this lightweight, the additional anxiety doesn’t flatter.

"[16] Kathy Stephenson, writing for the Salt Lake Tribune, was highly impressed with the album and offered a grade of "A−".

She opined that, "All 12 tracks offer the rich themes, smart lyrics and rock-worthy melodies that have made this trio a favorite for more than two decades.