It is a political concept album mainly about feminism but with several more conventional songs about romance as well, both unusual themes for Steppenwolf.

Some critics saw the album as sexist, citing the lyrics of the songs and a photo of a car shaped like a penis alongside the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the gatefold.

The album saw the band hinting toward the progressive rock movement that was popular at the time with more complex arrangements and sophisticated keyboard playing, particularly on the title track.

[6] Lead guitarist Kent Henry from Blues Image replaced Larry Byrom prior to recording this album.

"[3] Record World said that the title track "is solidly in [Steppenwolf's] hard-driving, hard-rocking tradition.