The record was preceded by several singles, from "More Heat Than Light" (November 2002) to "The Wild Son" (January 2004).

The last single "Lavinia" was released in November 2003, alongside a first promotional version of the album which featured a different running order and track list.

In fact "...& One of Us Must Go" and "Wires to Flying Birds" did not make the final version and were later replaced by "The Wild Son" and "The Valleys of New Orleans".

The fourth song on the set, "More Heat Than Light", gives credits to Finn's father Barry Andrews as co-author.

The song "Vicious Traditions" was featured during the end credits of the 2007 film Mr. Brooks.