Recorded with engineer Steve Albini, it is Segall's second self-titled studio album, following the release of his debut in 2008.

[5] Preceded by the single, "Orange Color Queen", the album was recorded with a full backing band, consisting of regular collaborators, Mikal Cronin (bass), Charles Moothart (drums) and Emmett Kelly (guitar), alongside Ben Boye (piano).

After the tour's completion, Segall retained both Mikal Cronin (bass) and Emmett Kelly (guitar) to begin work on a ninth studio album, with regular collaborator Charles Moothart (drums) and newcomer Ben Boye (piano, Wurlitzer) also participating in the recording process.

What we were doing, I think, is one of his favourite things to do – just a band in a room playing super loud music.

"[9] A press release from Segall's label described the album's sound: "The construction and destruction of [Segall's] chosen realities has, until now, been a luxury Ty has rightfully reserved for himself, striping overdubs together to form the sound - but for this new album, he entered a studio backed by a full band - Emmett Kelly, Mikal Cronin, Charles Moothart and Ben Boye - to get a read on this so-called clarity.

"[10] The track "Orange Color Queen" is a love song written for Segall's girlfriend Denée.

I rarely write songs like this, because it is so easy to sound disingenuous, but I think this one is pretty good.