 The title of the album derives from the film "Five Easy Pieces", which Cole described as "one of my very favourite films", saying, "I want to write at least five songs out of that film".Following the praise and healthy sales of their debut album "Rattlesnakes" the previous year, "Easy Pieces" became the band's fastest-selling album, selling more in its first two weeks than "Rattlesnakes" had managed in a whole year.It was also their highest charting album in the UK, peaking at number 5, aided by three top 40 singles.