Pivit bassist Micah Albao performed as a session bassist on the album, as the band's bassist John Bell had left prior to them going into the studio.[8] Following the recording sessions, Pat "PK" Kim of Sprung Monkey joined Unwritten Law as their new permanent bass player.[9] The album includes guest appearances by Brandon Boyd and Mike Einziger of Incubus on the hidden track "418". An outtake from these sessions, "Take Me Away"[10] later appeared as a b-side on the Seein' Red single.
While the band was in the studio, they were dropped by Epic, and were signed by Interscope Records after Tom Whalley heard the album,[11] as the band recalled:
When we were in Seattle making the record, Epic Records decided to drop us while we were in the studio. They never even heard the new record. After that, we didn't know if we wanted to go back to an independent label or just try to find another major. Interscope Records came in right away and genuinely showed a love for the record. It made sense to go with them.[12]
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Scott Russo except where noted; all music is composed by Unwritten Law (Scott Russo, Steve Morris, Rob Brewer, and Wade Youman)
