The release of this album prompted singer Scott "Wino" Weinrich to leave Saint Vitus and reform the Obsessed with a new rhythm section.

The album was re-released by Tolotta Records in 2000 with new artwork and 10 live bonus tracks recorded at Glenmont Rec.

It was re-released again on November 17, 2017, by Relapse Records with a slightly updated version of the original artwork.

The CD version came with a bonus disc that included the 1984 demo Concrete Cancer, as well as a concert recorded "Live at the Bayou" in Washington, D.C., on April 15, 1985.

All songs written by Scott Weinrich, except where noted.