In March 2009, it was reported that the band had been told to re-record parts of their second album, with initial efforts rejected by Polydor for being "too experimental for release".

In July 2007, bassist and vocalist Jamie Reynolds stated that the band were to begin writing parts of their second album individually, aiming to compile at the conclusion of their then-current touring schedule.

[6] In an interview with BBC News, Reynolds revealed that "Moonhead" and new track "Marble Fields and the Hydrolight Head of Delusion" were "probably going to make it", and that they were working with "Simian Mobile Disco production" during April–May 2009.

[7] James Ford - of Simian Mobile Disco - confirmed working with the band later in the year, stating in an interview with Newsbeat that they were "...trying to keep it melodic and vocal because that's one of their great strong points".

In October 2008, Klaxons made their live return with a series of gigs in Europe and South America, debuting new tracks "Valley of the Calm Trees" and "Moonhead".

[13] The band made their live return to the United Kingdom at the beginning of 2009, playing a small club show at Madame Jojo's in London.

During the set, the band featured new songs "Imaginary Pleasures" and "In Silver Forest", together with the previously aired "Moonhead" and "Valley of the Calm Trees".

[16] The band supported Blur at their comeback show at the Manchester Evening News Arena on June 26,[17] before playing a surprise set at Glastonbury the following day.

We soon set about making it a reality, the label hired a real space suit from the US, Richard designed flags and badges to complete the picture.

We couldn’t have asked for more, he was a true pro and we sent the backup cats home!In January 2011 it was announced that the cover had won a prize for the best album artwork of 2010.

[38] In December 2010, Hot Press noted: "Despite being an excellent collection of catchy psych-rock tunes, the record's tortured creation [...] did [Klaxons] no favours and there was a feeling of anti-climax when it finally surfaced late this summer.