According to bassist Tony Franklin and drummer Carmine Appice, Sykes was deeply affected by the record's failure. Eventually the group began work on another album, but progress was slow, partly due to Sykes constructing a new home studio. Meanwhile, Franklin and Appice grew increasingly tired of waiting.
Bassist Tony Franklin and drummer Carmine Appice stated that Sykes was significantly impacted by the record's disappointment. Ultimately, the group started working on another album but made slow progress, partly due to Sykes setting up a new home studio. In the meantime, Franklin and Appice became more and more frustrated with waiting.