This music could be considered a collage of our influences. While it definitely has our sound to it, I could point out what style we were shooting for on each song. There are traces of The Beatles, Cage the Elephant, Wilco, Pixies, Oasis and more. But what stands out most of all on this album is its melodic content. Each song was written and crafted to feature a strong melody. If you don't want songs to stick in your head, maybe this one isn't for you. Lyrically, many of the songs point out realizations and events of growing up and trying to see the truth in them. Coming of age would be the best description. Much of the writing was started when we were in our teens and finished by the time we turned 20, so you could say we fit the image. Give it a shot.