According to front man Nick Allbrook, he wrote most of the record's lead single, "(I'm) Stung", while "mowing someone's lawn", furthermore elaborating that:I went home and put my fingers on the piano and pretty much played the base of it first go.

It's funny because I had a mad crush on someone, and they dropped me like a sack of shit and this song just flew down and clocked me right in the forehead and I felt totally better.

[4] Specific influences for the record include Fleetwood Mac's Tusk and Prince's Sign o' the Times.

[5] Reviewing the album for Allmusic, Fred Thomas called it, "another hard-to-categorize but easy-to-enjoy chapter in Pond's ever-changing story.

It's full of melodies made for both sunny summer days and solitary, reflective walks, and often changes gears with little notice.

Another favorable review by Brad Sked of DIY stated that the album showcased a "blending evolution within their artistry, while still keeping in touch with their otherworldly roots".

They also noted that it sounded akin to the works of former drummer and producer Kevin Parker and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve.