It was released in 1984 on Mercury Records and features the group's biggest hit single, "Obsession".

Later in 1984, the album was released in Canada as The Language of Attraction, omitting the song "Turn Around".

[4] The album was released in Canada with the title The Language of Attraction.

By the time of The Language of Attraction's release, keyboardist Greg Smith was listed as an official band member in the credits, while Paul Antonelli is simply listed as an "additional musical contributor.

[5] All songs written by Bill Wadhams, except where noted.