The album's title is taken from the novel The Pursuit of Love by Nancy Mitford.

[5] The song "Mixtape" features Sophie Dahl on backing vocals.

Music Week critic Andy Morris states in his review of the album, "The Cole Porter cover at the start won't surprise you, but the house track at the end just might.

Cullum's fifth album does justice to his musical influences: from the Portishead-tinged 'If I Ruled The World' to the wonky groove of 'We Run Things', it's bold, experimental and the best thing Cullum's done.

"[8] Both the track listing and the cover-art for the album were released on 27 August 2009, art directed by Sacha (Spencer Trace) Teulon.