What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits

Patrick Simmons wrote the hit Black Water as an afterthought, only for it to become the band's first number-one single. The album showcases the transition into intricate acoustic arrangements.

California sunshine and studio experimentation define the sound, marking a shift in the musical evolution of the group. The production successfully balances a biker-rock edge with the polished textures that would characterize their mid-seventies output.