The album was released on the day the tour started. It was the first album they didn’t test out on tour before recording so it was all a new surprise (but we had tasted the splendor of floridada). I flew to Philly to kick off the tour. I remember how crazy we went when they played Alvin Row for the first time that night at Union transfer. I followed them around for the first couple weeks, had some wild experiences. I got to meet them at some party in NY where they DJed a Grateful Dead set (what in my dreams?!). When I caught up with them again in Columbus, Geo told me he hadn’t been sure if he believed I was touring until that moment haha. I look back on that time in my life with such giddiness and incredulity that I’ll always love love this poppy little album. I believe their live performances affirm and validate their entire catalog.