[1] Initially, the band had self-released the album in June 2009, selling it at concerts, by word of mouth, and through local record stores.

[2] Their music plays heavily on the trio of vocal harmonies, piano and violin melodies, and prominent drums and percussion.

It was the top-selling album of the year 2010 for the independent Sonic Boom Records in the band's home neighborhood of Ballard, Seattle.

All songs by Josiah Johnson, Jon Russell, Charity Thielen, Kenny Hensley, Chris Zasche, and Tyler Williams.

The Head and the Heart peaked at number 109 with 4,000 copies sold on Billboard 200.