According to Reader, the album was compiled during a period when she was unable to access a recording studio. Upon revisiting her archives with engineer Mark Freegard, she discovered several "beautiful tracks" that she felt deserved to be heard. The album features a mix of original songs, traditional folk pieces, and standards from the American Songbook.

: Reviewers from Folk and Tumble and Liverpool Sound and Vision praised the album for its "serious quality," noting that the tracks do not feel like mere "cast offs" and highlight Reader's emotive vocal versatility across folk and jazz genres.

: Co-written by Reader and long-time collaborator Boo Hewerdine. I Thought It Was You : Written by Boo Hewerdine.

: A cover of the Gerry Rafferty classic, featuring a guest vocal by her son, Charlie Bessa-Reader.

Released in early 2022, by Scottish singer-songwriter Eddi Reader is a collection of previously unreleased songs and outtakes from the recording sessions of her previous two albums.

: A wistful original song dedicated to the Scottish region. Love Is Pleasing : A traditional song arranged by Reader.