"I Need a Disguise" was written by the team of Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg, who co-wrote the song with Susanna Hoffs, as it was originally intended for use by the Bangles.

[6][better source needed] Kelly and Steinberg also co-wrote another song for Carlisle called "Dancing in the City", which she would eventually record and would later appear on the soundtrack for the 1987 movie Burglar.

"Stuff and Nonsense" is a cover of Tim Finn's song originally performed by his band Split Enz on their 1979 album Frenzy.

"[7] In their review, Billboard stated that "The Go-Go's lead vocalist swings toward a broader, mainstream appeal with this first solo set, already rolling behind the first single, 'Mad About You.'

Less tongue-in-cheek than her old band's work, this is generally lively, uptempo pop given an early '60s sweep by producer [Michael] Lloyd.

"[8] Retrospectively, in 2020, Steve Harnell of Classic Pop noted that "retaining Go-Go’s guitarist Charlotte Caffey as the major songwriter on this debut LP allowed for some sense of familiarity amongst the Brave New World of Carlisle’s solo career.