Absolute Punk gave the album an 80% rating.

On March 5, 2012, Absolute Punk stated it would be titled "Violent Waves".

The album received mixed reviews, Absolute Punk placing it at 40%, and Metacritic, 3 stars.

The first public release was on August 3, 2006 in a digital format, as an Absolute Punk exclusive.

The Damned Things released this new song Little Darling the other day on Absolute Punk.

Absolute Punk also said that the song premiere caused more visitors to the site than any other time over the past two years.

On June 3, Absolute Punk announced the title of the new record, Southern Air.

The album was received well by critics and fans alike; getting favorable reviews from Alternative Press, and Absolute Punk.

The music video for the song was released through Absolute Punk on the 6th August 2009.

Absolute Punk's reviewer commented that the album was "fun" and a "rabble-rouser."