[1] Clarke was influenced by the songwriting of Brian Wilson, emphasizing and four-and five-part harmonies.

[2] The album features Brian D'Addario and Michael D'Addario of The Lemon Twigs and Rick Spataro of Florist, as well as bandmates John Andrews on keyboards, Keven Louis Lareau on bass, and Noah Bond on drums.

"[2] Samantha Sullivan of Flood wrote, "Clarke combines the larger-than-life lore of yesteryear smash hits and forgotten bargain-bin gems to craft a record that's retro yet refreshing.

"[9] John Amen of Beats Per Minute gave the album a score of 75% and wrote, "While Clarke remains tethered to his sources, he still manages to flap his way toward the sun.

In this version of the myth, his wings hold up, his father congratulates him, and the gods give him a brief yet sincere ovation.