In November 1999 Konkurrent invited Low to record one of Konk's in house Fishtank-sessions. Low, being familiar with the series, accepted. In the spirit of 'In The Fishtank' Low took things a step further and extended the invitation to their friends Dirty Three to collaborate on the session which took place when both bands played the Crossing Border Festival in Amsterdam. With no plans or lists, the bands improvised ideas and built each tune over a quick two-day session. Mimi singing on the sprawling Neil Young “Down By The River” is work the ticket itself.