Released in 1978 through Logo and Sire Records,[1] it is Browne's first solo album since his departure from the band Metro that year, and features contributions from session musicians Tony Hymas, John Giblin and Simon Phillips.

[2] In their 1979 review, Billboard described the record as "sophisticated and sensitive," writing that Browne's percussion playing in addition to his guitar work adds a good balance.

The review concludes: "Browne sings cosmopolitan songs of sex, love and sensations, not yet jaded but getting there.

Marsh further wrote: "Fire and wild- ness, not to mention human passion, is just what this mechanical marvel [Browne] lacks.

Eder further stated that "the music has a sense of drama as well as beautiful melodies that were even better realized, with lush contributions on the synthesizer and related keyboards" and concluded: "Duncan Browne was at the top of his game, as both a singer and composer, working in an introspective, romantic vein.