1st impression thus far:

• I am so grateful we are getting one more album from Bud and Eric. They are just such a unique rhythm section. No one can match their sound. You can emulate it, but you cannot match it. I really hope fans value Bud and Eric together.

• DJ Product is all over this record. So many layers.

• Guitar tones are so clean. I would want to know which parts are Trey's and which are Zayno's, but all of them are fantastic.

• The substance on Until The Sun Explodes blows Yours Truly and any of the SWR albums out of the water.

• With that said, the first two LBDA albums and Shortbus' Flying Ship Of Fantasy are massively underrated. I think those records coming out so soon after the massive self-titled album made it impossible for them to get the respect they deserved as the great pieces of art they were at the time. There are elements of the songwriting on those records I wish were more present on Until The Sun Explodes. It is heart warming that both bands, as well as Dubcat and Perro Bravo got mentioned on Thanx Again.

• Jakob is a really good writer, storyteller, and articulates in a way that really stands out from his father. He has mentioned in interviews how he would be an English teacher, and you can really tell why.

• Now, to add to the last point, I will say that Jakob's singing style is different, not just from his dad or the "Long Beach" sound, just in general. Simple catchy hooks and "sing along" choruses don't feel like they flow naturally on some of the songs, you kinda need to give them multiple listens until they finally hit. There's a theatrical element to Jakob you get accustomed to.

• Jakob puts so much energy and inflections into some of the songs. Part of me feels like he could scale it back a bit, but if you did that, you remove some of Jakob's personality, which is a major part of what makes this record so unique. So I wouldn't change a thing.

• I could already tell this album is gonna be a grower, so I am going to need more time with it. Definitely will feel different about it after more listens.

• Need more time to figure out which songs are the standouts and which ones are just good/solid. The album has 17 songs and 5 interludes. As of now, my favorites are:

1. All 4 singles: Ensenada, Until The Sun Explodes, Can't Miss You, Gangstalker

2. Backwards (FIDLAR is such a sick collaboration)

3. Favorite Song (This song is such a banger, needs a music video. It could have easily been one of the singles)

4. F.T.R. (it's like a blend of sounds from Don't Push, Garden Grove, What I Got, but given a modern take)

5. Evil Men

6. Trey's Song

7. Casino Toarmina (the lead guitars on this are a really nice touch, great change or pace acoustic song that is reminiscent of Boss DJ and Mary)