The album furthers the band's explorations of the 'West Coast' Sound, but more importantly, reflects the group's maturing songwriting talents and growing mastery of local subject matter. Songs like "Redwood City," "The West Coast Rain" and "Back in San Francisco" detail life in the Silicon Valley with suave detatchment while "You're So Clever," "So Far" and "Every Single Thing," delve into more private issues with a bittersweet tinge that evokes uncommon depths of wit and compassion.