These were the first recording sessions were the first to feature new bassist Patrick Djivas, who replaced founding member Giorgio Piazza, and remains with the band to this day (as of 2021).

Described as more complex and confusing than their previous records, it ranges from symphonic rock-oriented progressive songs ("Four Holes in the Ground") to jazz rock-influenced pieces ("Have Your Cake and Beat It").

"[4] Eder further commented on their shift, "they're much more of a hard rock band on this album, which didn't hurt them in finding an audience in the United States on the tour that followed.".

[5] He also praised the presence of new bass player, "Djivas not only brings more of a jazz approach to his instrument, but a louder, harder sound that, in turn, toughens up the contribution of drummer Franz di Cioccio.

"[6] All tracks are written by Franco Mussida, Flavio Premoli, Mauro Pagani, and Peter Sinfield, except where noted(*) Note: some releases incorrectly include Mogol in the songwriting credits; he wrote the lyrics for the Italian-language version, "Impressioni de settembre."