Brothers Rob and John Wright formed Nomeansno in 1979, initially as a home-recording project and later as a two-piece live group.

[2] John Wright also began playing drums with the Victoria punk band The Infamous Scientists, led by vocalist and guitarist Andy Kerr.

The band recorded four original songs and a cover of "Manic Depression" by Jimi Hendrix.

The sessions were co-produced by Greg Reely, who later produced albums for Sarah McLachlan,[3] Front Line Assembly,[4] Fear Factory, Machine Head, Coldplay, and Skinny Puppy.

"[5] Writing for Trouser Press, critic Ira Robbins praised the EP's dark humor and musical prowess.