 Shelley's lyrical content express explosive angst and irritability coupled with lingering discomfort and frustration.The album was released in September 1999 in the UK by EMI and in the US by Go-Kart, their first release for both labels.In the UK, CD copies were paired with an enhanced CD compilation entitled "A Different Kind of Product", featuring early singles by the band and computer elements such as a slide show and video compilation.