It is a successful experiment devoid of gimmickry. Rundgren mixes uptempo numbers, studio gimmickry, and heart-stopping ballads on this mid-1990s release. The painting is full of "obvious" gimmickry that evokes an emotional response from the spectators. Freelance writer R. Thomas Berner calls them "gimmickry". Thanks in part to Castle's gimmickry, the film was a huge success. As a record producer, Miller gained a reputation for both innovation and gimmickry.