The pair released two singles on vinyl only ("Rubber" and "Georgia") in early 2010 and recruited Jonny Rogoff on drums and Mariko Doi on bass (who had just recently left the group Levelload) shortly after.

The group began recording its debut studio album in the summer of the same year in London in Max Bloom's parents' house.

The Japanese edition of the album features a cover of "Natsu Nandesu" by Happy End, sung by bassist Mariko Doi.

"[12] Sam Majeske of Consequence of Sound described it as "a refreshingly diverse album consisting of a dozen songs as enthralling as those from any of the band’s influences.

"[1] J. Edward Keyes of Rolling Stone's wrote, "Yuck channel their college-rock jones with skill and charm, balancing in-the-red guitar fuzz with melodic sweetness.