The NME said "It's genius. His talent is akin to Eminem. He's a great chronicler of down and dirty street life".

Uncut said "It's terrifying, exhilarating stuff. Another wildly implausible Ryder comeback. Just when we needed one. Embrace his soul vision".

Ministry of Sound said "A remarkable album. The most vitriolic lyrics this side of Dylan's Ballad of a thin man and Sex Pistols "EMI".

Track listing

1. "The Story" – 7:14
2. "Long Legs, Pts. 1, 2, 3" – 9:09
3. "Scooter Girl" – 6:52
4. "Clowns" – 8:37
5. "Murder" – 5:43
6. "Northern Soul Brother (Shapeshifter)" – 7:19
7. "Monster" – 7:14
8. "In 1987" – 7:54

Personnel

• Shaun Ryder – Vocals
• Chad Hedley – Percussion
• Lucky Oceans
  Lucky Oceans
  Lucky Oceans is a pedal steel guitarist and a former member of Country/Western Swing band Asleep at the Wheel. He is now a broadcaster in Perth, Western Australia with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation...
  
   – Pedal Steel, Accordion
• Pete Carroll – Executive Producer, Concept, Layout Design, Project Coordinator
• Stephen Mallinder
  Stephen Mallinder
  Stephen William Mallinder was a founding member of Cabaret Voltaire, Sassi and Loco and the Ku-Ling Bros. While in Cabaret Voltaire he contributed lead vocals, bass and occasional keyboards.-Biography:...
  
   – Producer
• Shane Norton – Producer, Engineer
• Matt Carroll – Artwork