[10] Emery was in the process of working on more stripped-down acoustic album when guitarist/vocalist Devin Shelton decided to take an indefinite leave of absence from the group.

After his departure, the remaining four members made the conscious decision to write a heavier and more hardcore album than they had done in the past.

The band would give a clue as to where the next clip would be released on their Facebook page, and fans were encouraged to collect all of the parts and put the song back together.

[13][14] Also prior to the release of We Do What We Want, Emery previewed "The Cheval Glass,"[15] "I Never Got to See the West Coast"[16] and "The Curse of Perfect Days.

[14] Vocalist Toby Morell has said that he was "proud" of the signing to Solid State, and also described it as "just kind of a good feeling to be wanted by another part of your company and be able to join all the awesome bands.