It is the first solo record released after Kevin was no longer in Miracle of 86 (a band in which he was the lead singer).

The album features more rock oriented songs with fuller band arrangements than his previous two releases, and was produced by Chris Bracco, Mike Skinner & Kevin Devine.

Kevin said of the album: "Split the Country was done after the band [Miracle of 86] broke up, like the hangover from that.

"[2] Despite the break, the album features former Miracle of 86 member Mike Robertson on guitar for three songs.

[4] The re-issue was released on November 20, 2012 on CD and LP with two bonus tracks, new artwork and new liner notes by Kevin and Matt Pinfield.