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 garnered positive reviews but struggled in terms of commercial success, largely because Rafferty had recently left a well-established group, The Humblebums. This transition was accompanied by the addition of Joe Egan, who would soon join forces with Rafferty to form Stealers Wheel.