In 1981, Leon described his production process by saying, "My ideal is to have the whole record sing, to work on the music tracks so they take on the same character as the vocals." He also focused on making brief, energetic songs, telling one interviewer, "Short, punchy records are better today than long ones.
In 1981, Leon explained his production process by stating, "My goal is to have the entire record harmonize, to focus on making music tracks that share the same personality as the vocals." He also emphasized creating concise, dynamic songs, telling another interviewer, "Compact, impactful records are more effective today than lengthy ones.