 Newton-Rohoman had been sacked virtually on the eve of the recording sessions, being replaced by session musician Louis Larose.Charlie Sinclair and Louie Larose had left the Pub Rock band Phoenix (led by Roy St. John), in which David Newton-Rohomon replaced Larose on drums.Though the session went fairly well, with recording interspersed with trips to local pubs, there was a problem with capturing the band's live sound.