It was released on September 12, 2006 and was produced by Greg Saunier of Deerhoof, who also performs on the album with band members Caralee McElroy and Jamie Stewart.

The album was produced by Greg Saunier of Deerhoof, and released on 5 Rue Christine in September 2006.

Stewart said that the year was "one of the first not dominated by personal tragedies" and that the album is about "making other people feel bad" instead of feeling bad oneself.

[5] Stewart considered it their best and most consciously pop album yet.

[5] All lyrics are written by Jamie Stewart, except "Bishop, CA" and "Wig Master", which have additional lyrics by Angela SeoNotes