Produced by Neil Kernon and Hall & Oates themselves, the album followed their previous release, "Voices". The album's success demonstrated that the duo was at the peak of their career, churning out solid hits: the first two singles reached No. 1, the third hit No. 9, and a fourth made it into the Top 40.
Recorded in New York—which had become their home base in the early 80s—the album capitalized on the momentum from that spring of 1981, when the iconic "Kiss On My List" had reached No. 3. They asked Neil Kernon to maintain that positive energy for the new record, resulting in a collection of catchy tracks paired with simple yet clever lyrics—proving their mastery of blending pop-rock with "blue-eyed soul" to create musical gems.
Yet the album offered more than just "Private Eyes" (which boasted a great video and became one of their first hits to enjoy heavy rotation on MTV) and of course "I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)." Other highlight on the record were powerful tracks worthy of single status, such as "Looking For A Good Sign" and "Head Above Water."
Consequently, the album matched or even surpassed the strength of their previous release. It arrived right as the music video craze—driven by MTV—was taking off, giving them a massive boost and serving as a reminder of a more innocent era when music possessed soul and quality.
The album is considered an essential in Hall & Oates career and good starting point for the casual and first listener, turning into a great choice to start delving into their discography and musical legacy.
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