[8] Big Scary formed in 2006 by Tom Iansek and Joanna Syme, released seven extended plays between 2008 and 2010 and were a constant fixture on Triple J in these years.

"[9] Melissa Holden from Purple Sneakers called "Leaving Home" as "the pinnacle of the album" saying "[it] is a beautiful ballad which exquisitely combines heartfelt lyrics, driving drums, a simple yet effective riff and a culminating climax which seems to fill the listener with an inexplicable sense of fullness.

The last minute of the track is pure perfection, with a swooning synth, grungy guitar and emotive vocal."

Holden said "The album is packed to the punch with hitting tracks that convince the listener to the musician's talent in both songwriting and instrumentation.

They effortlessly go from White Stripes-esque rockers like 'Purple' to plaintive ballads like 'Bad Friends', and the record still manages to sound cohesive and unified.