Jeff Loomis has also stated in a recent interview that Peter Wichers had a major part in the songwriting, encouraging Loomis to "cut out the fat, and make the songs catchier and hookier", thus creating a simplistic and stripped down sound that differs from the original 7-8 minute complex tracks which Loomis originally wanted to record.
Jeff Beck | Jeff Koons | Jeff Foxworthy | Jeff Buckley | Jerry Jeff Walker | Jeff Daniels | Jeff Bezos | Jeff Minter | Jeff Tweedy | Jeff Sagarin | Jeff Bingaman | Jeff Goldblum | Jeff Bridges | Jeff Porcaro | Jeff Hardy | Jeff Bennett | Jeff Wall | Jeff Kennett | Jeff Gordon | Jeff Jarrett | Jeff Garlin | Jeff Flake | Jeff Fisher | Jeff Coffin | DJ Jazzy Jeff | Jeff Stelling | Jeff Martin | Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds | Jeff Rowley | Jeff Probyn |
The album features guest appearances by several notable musicians, including Devin Townsend and Jeff Loomis of Nevermore.