Its release via Fat Wreck Chords allowed the band to tour extensively in the US and Europe with legendary punk acts like NOFX and No Use for a Name .
A defining feature of Making the Road is the inclusion of instrumental ska tracks. Songs like and "Brand New Sunset" act as palate cleansers between the aggressive punk tracks. These are not mere filler; they demonstrate the band's technical versatility. The brass arrangements and walking bass lines provide a "breathing room" that allows the heavier tracks to hit harder. Structurally, this sequencing encourages "active listening"—the album is designed to be played from start to finish, discouraging the shuffle play that was becoming prevalent with the rise of the MP3. Hi-Standard-Making The Road Full Album Zip