The LP was well received, but performed poorly in charts and sales, in part because Rafferty had just left a well known band, The Humblebums. The album also saw Joe Egan come on board, and the pair formed Stealers Wheel shortly afterwards.
The LP received favorable feedback but failed to achieve significant commercial success, partly due to Rafferty's departure from a prominent musical group, The Humblebums. This transition was followed by the integration of Joe Egan, who would later co-found Stealers Wheel with Rafferty.