This Machine is the Dandy's 8th official studio album and was recorded over the course of 2011 at the Dandy Warhols rock clubhouse/entertainment megaplex/studio, The Odditorium. The album was mixed by Tchad Blake who is well known for his recent work with the Black Keys, Blitzen Trapper and Pearl Jam.

The first album track, 'Well They're Gone,' premiered recently on Rolling Stone, followed by the single premiere of 'Sad Vacation' on Huffington Post.