The band spent two months recording the record in Milan, Italy, with producer Luca Amendolara, in which time more than forty songs were recorded. Ten (including a bonus track) were eventually chosen and Pagoda's eponymous debut album was released in early 2007. However, by the time of the album's release, the current Pagoda lineup had dismantled. It was announced through the band's official website that the new lineup included Willy Paredes on bass guitar, Chris Hoffman on cello and Reece Carr on drums.