[citation needed] In the previous year, Kerry Livgren and his newly formed group, AD, released their first album, Time Line.

In the year following its release, Livgren was caught in a legal problem with his contract connection with Kansas, causing the band to make a decision.

Unable to sell or perform their material in the Non-Christian Marketplace, AD had to release their newest records in the Christian Marketplace; a move that Livgren and the others never had expected would happen at first when the band was originally formed.

Realizing the limited options, the group accepted the offer and began work on their next record, which contained songs relating in strictly Christian themes.

Marked as a religious album, it was said to be unique in its own way and has created an enjoyable experience for the listener.