George Michael wanted to be taken more seriously as a songwriter, which resulted in a more thoughtful, often moody recording. The album is largely devoted to ballads and folk-styled rock songs, although there are a few dance tracks like "Freedom" and "Soul Free". There was also a remix of "Freedom" that incorporated elements of Soul II Soul's "Back to Life", which was released as a twelve-inch single and received a good deal of club play. Like "Faith", each track was produced and arranged by Michael himself.