Whatever Comes First is the debut studio album by American country music band Sons of the Desert.

The album was released in 1997 (see 1997 in country music) on Epic Records.

All of which, reached the Top 40 on the Hot Country Songs chart.

"Drive Away" was co-written by Phil Vassar, who would later record the song for his self-titled debut album.

Additionally, lead singer Drew Womack later re-recorded "Leaving October" on his 2004 self-titled debut.