Those Things features vocal performances by Migs's main vocalist on his songs, Lisa Shaw, Aya, Tim Fuller, and reggae artist Junior Reid.

[5][6] The lead single, "So Far", peaked at number six on the Hot Dance Club Play chart.

[7] Allmusic's Rick Anderson described the album as "a perfectly functional dance collection that achieves occasional greatness".

[2] Dave Hoffman of PopMatters described it as the "first great electronica album of 2007, showcasing an adventurous, world-class producer at the top of his game".

In some regions, "Those Things Remixed" was released as an additional disc alongside the standard edition of the album.