Writing for the album started in approximately January 2006, with Thomas Dutton writing and recording the first demo with then-guitarist Thomas Hunter. Two new characters named Rivka and the Mysterious Man were introduced while all of the original characters were removed except Adakias, Nidria, The Oracle, and the King. On November 29, 2012, a new version of the musical was debuted as a live performance at Joe's Pub, with significant changes to the characters, songs, and storyline featured on the original album. The full album was released for streaming on the band's website on October 24, 2008, and was subsequently leaked via torrents that same day. The album also features Rudy Gajadhar of Gatsbys American Dream on drums. The album was conceived by Thomas Dutton and co-written by his brother Paul Dutton. The Man, The Hush Sound, An Angle, The Dear Hunter, and Gatsbys American Dream among others. It is a musical featuring members of popular bands such as Saves the Day, Panic! at the Disco, Say Anything, The Matches, mewithoutYou, Portugal. Razia's Shadow: A Musical is an album by American band Forgive Durden, released through Fueled by Ramen on October 28, 2008.
