Uriah Heep (band) recording of the album, drummer Alex Napier was replaced by Nigel Olsson, recommended to Byron by Elton John. The debut was not popular with rock critics (especially in the USA where "Rolling Stone" reviewer Melissa Mills infamously promised to commit suicide "if this band makes it") but in retrospect the attitude towards it changed. "Those unfamiliar with Uriah Heep may want to try out "Demons and Wizards" or a compilation first, but anyone with a serious interest in Uriah Heep or the roots of heavy metal will find plenty to like on ..."Very 'eavy ...Very 'umble"," advised critic Donald A.
Very Very Very song was released in conjunction with the mini-album on October 17 through several music portals, including iTunes for the global market. The group performed "Very Very Very" for the first time on Mnet's I.O.I x JYP and also on the showcase held for the release of the mini-album, "Miss Me?". I.O.I had their first comeback stage on SBS MTV's "The Show", where they performed "Hold Up" and "Very Very Very" on October 18. It was followed by MBC Music's "Show Champion" on October 19, Mnet's "M Countdown" on October 20 and KBS's "Music Bank" on October 21. On October 26,