The band released the album through its own label Monkeywrench Records in the United States and through Universal Music Group internationally. Pearl Jam went back to producer Brendan O'Brien who they hadn't worked with since 1998's Yield. "At this point, I think we're willing to let somebody cut the songs up a little bit," says lead vocalist Eddie Vedder. "In the past, Brendan would say, 'It's a great song, but I think you should do it in a different key', and we'd say no. But now that we've heard Bruce has listened to his suggestions, I think we will too." Read more on Last.fm.