To fulfill requirements on a contract with Warner Bros. Records, this album was produced with a combination of solo, Jane's Addiction, and Porno for Pyros recordings.[1][2] Originally, the solo tracks were intended for a side project called "Golabee".[3] "Whole Lotta Love" (a Led Zeppelin cover) features Tom Morello and John Frusciante on guitars.[3] Farrell signed with Virgin Records shortly after Rev's release.