All band members, except of Jimmi Rodrigez, participated in the writing process. The album was a departure from their debut which had been, according to multiple critics, essentially a Red Hot Chili Peppers clone.
Every member of the band, with the exception of Jimmi Rodriguez, contributed to the songwriting effort. This new album marked a significant shift from their initial release, which many critics saw as a carbon copy of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.