With only one track reminiscent of The Sky Is Too High, "Keep Hope Alive," the album was a departure from both Blur and his previous work.

The album features two covers, "Fame and Fortune" and "That's When I Reach for My Revolver", both from early eighties post punk band Mission of Burma.

All other tracks were written by Coxon, who recorded all instruments, produced and mixed the album as well.

The title of the album is a tongue in cheek reference to his favourite guitar chord, possibly at the time or a constant preference.

[1] In a review for AllMusic, Amy Schroeder said: "Golden D which is named after the musical chord, focuses on rock - the hard and fast variety - and suggests Sonic Youth and Sex Pistols.