The album was the first recorded as a leader by Kyle Crane.

[2] "Now" features horns and vibraphones; "Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park" contains guitar and bass.

[2] Brad Mehldau plays keyboards and piano on "Kaleidoscope",[1][2] which also features Sabina Sciubba on vocals.

[4] The Spill Magazine reviewer highlighted the contrast between the energy and positive tone of the music and the themes of nostalgia and loss in the lyrics.

[1] Thefirenote's reviewer wrote: "By maintaining a strong musical flow through the album, Crane takes advantage of his multiple collaborators' talents while delving into deep emotions of loss and grief without becoming maudlin and despairing, and marking it as a strong, personal statement.