The group began recording their follow-up in 2002 with producer Nigel Godrich (best known for his work with Radiohead), but later split with him in favor of Gordon Raphael, the producer of Is This It.
O grupo comezou a gravar o seu follow-up no 2002 co produtor Nigel Godrich (mellor coñecido polo seu traballo con Radiohead), aínda que máis tarde se separaron da súa produción a favor de Gordon Raphael, o produtor de Is This It.