 In the United Kingdom, "Small Heads" was released as a single in August 1996, just prior to the album.Around this same time, Germano recorded an album with the members of Giant Sand under the name OP8; although originally commissioned by 4AD, the label passed on the album ("Slush"), which led to its release on Thirsty Ear Recordings in February 1997.In North America, a remix of "I Love a Snot" by Tchad Blake was serviced to radio and retail in April 1997.