 It was their last album with drummer Dave Wagenschutz; following his departure the band slipped into a period of inactivity during which singer Russ Rankin formed Only Crime with Stevenson.Good Riddance would return in 2006 for "My Republic" with drummer Sean Sellers, who had previously been in the band from 1996 to 1999.Johnny Loftus of Allmusic rated "Bound by Ties of Blood and Affection" four stars out of five, stating that "though there isn't much new in the sentiment or songcraft, the message is as relevant as ever, and its delivery system is a raucous, satisfying punk rock megaphone.