 Chris Lord-Alge mixed the recordings at the Resonate Music studio in Burbank, California, with assistance from Nik Karpen, and Ted Jensen then mastered the recordings at Sterling Sound.Taking influence from the work of soul singer James Brown, vocalist and bassist Kenny Vasoli wrote music for "Direction" that focused on simplistic grooves, rather than the fast-paced nature of the Starting Line's past work.He would show the other members a rough idea, which they would give their opinions of.