Having performed a helping role both in Slowdive and Mojave 3 (two rings led by singer/songwriter Neil Halstead), Rachel Goswell documented single material nearly ten years . 5 into her profession. Featuring assistance by co-songwriter Joe Light, maker David Naughton, and drummer Ashley Bates (a longtime friend, previously of Chapterhouse), the full-length Waves Are Common premiered in June of 2004 by 4AD (also the house of Mojave 3). The Rest Shelter EP preceded it. After those produces, Goswell continuing to focus on the 5th Mojave 3 recording.