The vast majority of Sooner was recorded live in the studio with vocals overdubbed later, giving the disc a very "raw" sound.

The Boston Globe spoke highly of the EP's "smart lyrics" and was praised for "cleverly tuneful vocals".

This version of "Late Last Nite" was included as an extra on an Aloud CD-ROM Year In Review 2004.

"From Somebody Like You" was recorded with Ian Hughes after the release of Sooner with the intent of including it as a B-side to the next single.

"Late Last Nite" and "Palm of Your Hand" were re-recorded in 2005 and included in the debut LP Leave Your Light On.