Formerly operating under the name Ex-Lion Tamers,[1][2] the foursome saw their song "Helen's Exile" gain significant recognition just before the band rebranded itself as Wild Palms.

During the same period, the two also became friends with drummer James Parish and began listening to similar styles of music before finally meeting guitarist Darrell Hawkins.

[1][5] Burial, Radiohead, Sigur Rós, Sonic Youth, Talking Heads, and TV on the Radio are also considered influences by the band.

[6] The band rigged microphones to Biffa bins[5] as well as a water tank to create unique sounds while recording the album.

[8] A review by musicOMH referred to lead singer "Hill's voice [a]s a continual point of interest" but also said the album "suffers from falling short in execution of [its] idea[s].

[5] Fans were invited to remix the track, which Clash described as "[a]n ode to humanity's carnal nature",[1] musicOMH called "really quite pretty at times",[2] and Stereoboard characterised as "anthemic".