It was recorded almost entirely by Kevin Barnes, the band's singer and songwriter, in Athens, GA and Oslo, Norway throughout 2004.

The double vinyl edition of the album included an additional bonus track, "Family Nouveau".

"Wraith Pinned to the Mist and Other Games" was featured as a re-recorded jingle in a television commercial for Outback Steakhouse, with altered lyrics.

[12][13] This caused a slight uproar among fans,[14] although Kevin Barnes claimed the income would go towards the band's next tour.

"Wraith Pinned to the Mist and Other Games" was also featured in the movie Cloverfield and in the American TV series Weeds.