When 's debut appeared in 2001, it brought to a close an unfortunate three-year full-length drought in the band's career. Still called , the band issued a few singles before signing a two-album deal with 's new London-based . The bandmembers started fresh, first changing the group's name to before sorting through their solid repertoire to record their debut with label GM/producer ( , ). Upon its release, (deriving its name from 's ) drew somewhat immediate praise from critics enthralled with their "gorgeous West Coast harmonies" and "uplifting, life-affirming melodies." The album featured a few titles that had been previously recorded in different forms, all with new arrangements and a bright new perspective. It kicks off with an anthemic single, (about a girl with "69" screen-printed on the front of her chest, which says represented "an enticing but unattainable proposition"). claimed the song was his attempt to write a classic "girl-watching song, like The rest of the album proceeds along, mined from the same vein of mid-'60s Californian gold nuggets, with ringing Rickenbackers, -style close harmonies, and more hooks than a tacklebox. finds easing into a comfortable pastoral vibe, with -style flute and guitar and warm harmonies. It's been reported that the band was even approached by and producer , who offered to record its next album gratis (working title: The Lights Grow Brighter), but the band is reportedly working with again. ~ Bryan Thomas