The material compiled for
The Porch Days: 1998 to 2000 was recorded during three different studio recording sessions and two live concerts, spanning a period of two-and-a-half years, from late March 1998 to June 26, 2000. The recordings showcase the band's most intimate and recognizable line-up, The song features the band's reformed line-up with lead vocalist Moyal, guitarists Joseph Simmons and Gordon Tarpley, bass guitarist and backing vocalist Kaleb Stewart, and drummer Timothy Kirkpatrick. Three members of
Hot Water Music;
Chuck Ragan,
George Rebelo and
Chris Wollard; as well as McGregor and all members of As Friends Rust, provided backup vocals on the song. The song features lead vocalist Moyal, guitarists Simmons and Glayat, bass guitarist and backing vocalist Stewart and drummer Kirkpatrick. The songs feature lead vocalist Moyal, guitarists Simmons and James Glayat, bass guitarist and backing vocalist Stewart and drummer Kirkpatrick. "Operation" is a
Circle Jerks cover. All six songs originally appeared on the band's sophomore extended play
As Friends Rust, released by Good Life Recordings and Doghouse Records in 1999. "Shame on You" was recorded on August 20, 1999, at
Ieperfest in Ypres, Belgium, while As Friends Rust was on a five-week European and British tour in promotion of
As Friends Rust. The tour was originally intended to be shared with fellow Gainesville, Florida hardcore band
Hot Water Music, with which a split release was in talks, but due to disagreements over
top-billing, the two bands ended up booking separate tours. Instead, As Friends Rust headlined its own European and British tour, playing a handful of cross-over shows with New Jersey hardcore band
Ensign and California hardcore band
Ignite. The entire tour was shared with Virginia hardcore band
Strike Anywhere and spanned from May 29 to June 30, 2000, during which the bands played in nearly every state. == Release, packaging and promotion ==