The album kicks off with the “Sun Flower” mix of “Star Power,” an alternate take of a track from the band’s previous LP New Earth Seed. Rather than exploding like a supernova, the song smolders in a warm, welcoming glow, riding a mellow jam that evokes lazy afternoons and slow-motion ascents. Legendary vocalist Kate Wright (Movietone, Crescent) contributes dreamy vocals alongside Alexander, while percussionist Ryan Jewell subtly expands the rhythmic field. The result is a quietly transcendent piece that invites multiple replays.

“This is my home demo mix that was cast aside when I hired a producer for the last LP,” Alexander explains. “It’s crunchier, more ‘73 than ‘93. I wanted to get the original version out into the world.”

Next comes “Bernal Afterburn,” a gentle yet deep-burning instrumental named after San Francisco’s Bernal Heights neighborhood, where Alexander spent a decade of his life. The quartet’s interplay here is mesmerizing—guitars melt and fold into one another, creating golden, honey-like textures, while Verrastro’s drumming drives the track forward with meditative control.

“I lived in Bernal for all of my 40s,” Alexander reflects. “It was hard to leave. This particular jam had a sort of vibe that reminded me of Bessie Street and the lingering feelings of loss.”

The album closes with its most expansive track: the 20-minute “Plastistone Circle (Slight Return),” recorded live at the 2024 Milwaukee Psych Festival. If the album had already built a launchpad, this is where liftoff happens. Guest performer Isaiah Collier—one of contemporary jazz’s most daring figures—adds not only saxophone, but bullhorn and bird calls to the mix. His presence injects an otherworldly vitality into an already wild journey, pushing the ensemble into new and ecstatic terrain.