Recorded in 1972 at Mercury Records studios in Nashville, Tennessee. The album was produced by Jerry Lee Lewis himself, marking a shift towards a more country rock sound.
The title references his nickname The Killer, and the album includes covers of songs by artists such as Kris Kristofferson and Mickey Newbury. It was one of his early 1970s albums showing a more mature direction.
Although it did not generate major chart hits, the album was well received by critics for its energy and Lewis's distinctive voice. It remained in Mercury's catalog for several years.