After the ZOEgirl group was formed, they immediately began to work on their self-titled album at a fast pace.

When the album's musical content was finished, ZOEgirl traveled to New York City to meet with a stylist for fashion suggestions regarding a photo shoot.

Jesus Freak Hideout noted that those who "like to dance but really don't like the secular junk (Britney Spears) [...] will want to check ZOEgirl out."

Meanwhile, Christian Music Today pointed out that the album "still didn't seem to measure up to mainstream quality songwriting and production.

"[12] This was echoed by American Culture Scope, stating that the "sweet and sour" album was "tasteless" and that "groups such as SHeDAISY [&] Dixie Chicks [are] much better.

Original Dance Praise, released in 2005, featured two songs from ZOEgirl's debut album: "I Believe" and "Suddenly".