It followed 1983's I Want to Be a Clone and featured a similar kind of style, involving Christian rock incorporating new wave musical influences, while also being produced by Jonathan David Brown.

[3] Like other works by Taylor, the album's songs touch on many socio-political issues; "We Don't Need No Colour Code" denounces Christian organizations that practice racism while "Over My Dead Body" calls for more attention to violations of human rights overseas.

"Baby Doe" was a vocal response to the early 1980 incidents involving the deaths of handicapped newborns that resulted from the withholding of medical treatment.

More recently, Taylor has explained that he finds joy in the song given the success of anti-racist efforts worldwide over the years.

[citation needed] "Guilty By Association" condemns evangelists that abuse Christian teachings and just seek fame and money for themselves.