To a man, Petra's members said they found the Elefantes easier to work with, and for the first time since "More Power to Ya", the entire band performed on the same record without studio fill-ins. Likewise, the Elefantes' hard rock roots led to re-emphasizing Hartman's guitars as the preeminent instrument in the band's sound. Looking to shatter the "Petra formula", the band intentionally avoided what Hartman called "a stock radio ballad." While acknowledging that the abrupt change in style likely cost the band some fans, Hartman hailed "Back to the Street" as "the truest representation of this band's talent."