Almost Xiu Xiu, Almost Deerhoof is the second installment in a series of collaborative 7"s featuring guest vocalists singing self-composed lyrics and vocal melodies over a Deerhoof instrumental track.

Side A features Xiu Xiu vocalist Jamie Stewart as well as added instrumentation on Deerhoof's "Almost Everyone, Almost Always," which is featured on Deerhoof's latest album, Deerhoof vs. Evil.

Side B features Deerhoof drummer Greg Saunier returning the favor for a track that appears in its original state on Xiu Xiu's Dear God, I Hate Myself.