In contrast to his approach for his self-titled debut album (1992), McKnight tried not to overdo on I Remember You, telling Billboard magazine in June 1995: "A lot of the vocals are first takes, and I didn't try to make it 'perfect' – the music has a lot looser feel to it this time."
In contrast to his debut album (1992), McKnight's approach on I Remember You was less polished. He stated in June 1995: "Many of the vocals are first takes, and I didn't aim for perfection – the music has a looser feel."