Beautiful Things marks a major creative milestone for Green, best known as the lead singer for the Philadelphia-based progressive punk act Circa Survive. Co-produced by Green and Jason Cupp, Beautiful Things was recorded at The Big House in the sleepy beach town of Avalon, New Jersey, with backing - and additional production - from Green's fellow Philadelphians, Good Old War. In addition, the album sees guest appearances from such like-minded artists as Ida Maria, Lights, Maps & Atlases guitarist Dave Davison, Claire Wadsworth, Green's Circa Survive comrades Brendan Ekstrom and Colin Frangicetto, and a couple other surprises.