[3] The Origin was released on LP, CD and cassette in 1990 with 10 tracks featuring melodic pop and alternative rock.

Upon release, The Origin did not chart on the Billboard 200, but the singles were well received and played regularly on college and alternative radio at the time.

[3] AllMusic gave the album an editor rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, with Stanton Swihart stating... "For a debut, The Origin is certainly solid.

Many of the songs are vigorous and rosy, and the band knew its way around a groove, particularly sprightly piano-led ones -- 'Growing Old', 'Everyone Needs Love'—that show a passing familiarity with Elton John but are much jauntier...

[5] note: *"Pull the Weight" segues into "One of These Days", which is available as a stand-alone song found on the "Everyone Needs Love" 12" single.