[4] The record explored a range of popular genres, such as R&B, rock and funk music to create what AllMusic calls a "generally appealing, melodic and danceable" album with an "impressive crew of musicians".

It was deemed a "Star Performer" by the magazine, meaning it had one of the greatest increases in sales over the preceding week.

[10] The original cover, by Joel Brodsky, features an apparently nude Mann from the waist up, holding a flute resting on his shoulder.

The album had the second "PUSH" die cut out, with the gatefold featuring a textured (flocked) duotone orange and black print of two torsos engaged in missionary style intercourse (no explicit content).

The die cut reveals a small, unrecognizable portion of the print.