Ken Nelson. The album was released in September 2003 and praised as being "a great leap forward" and "a warm record is above the indie quagmire". Despite the favourable reviews, the album failed to break the UK Top 40. Gorton admitted that "the label didn't really know what to do with the record because it was so schizophrenic" and radio refused to play anything off it". In February 2004, the band were forced to play a shortened set in Birmingham after guitarist Ian Smith failed to show up for the band's soundcheck or show. Although the police were contacted as the behaviour was out of character for Smith, he was found the following day safe and well and the band continued on their tour. In June 2004, the band were forced to cancel a string of festival appearances and warm up gigs after Gorton broken his arm whilst playing football.