It was noted for having a noticeably darker and moodier tone than her previous releases. Her second album reflects this, featuring a moodier, more introspective and alternative sound. It's just a snapshot, but the album is darker, moodier, and the lyrics are heavier. Allmusic described the album as "darker" and "moodier" than "Why There Are Mountains". Hilton Dresden wrote the single reflected a "softer, moodier direction" for Hilton. It was again produced by Howlett, and had a rather moodier, dark feel. Colorist John Higgins used a template that was "moodier" and favored secondary colors. Deming also accounts for "some moodier numbers like 'Skid' and 'See Myself in You'".