"Silky and brimming with iridescent blushes, In the Sun delivers luxurious sonic strata, supple and alluring. 8/10" -xsnoize
“The concepts of heart and honest reflection are expressed through a robust sound that resonates like the eternal California sun met by the endless winters of New York” - Week in Pop
"Repeat listens reveal new layers in each of these ten dreamy, somewhat melancholic tunes, and the songs dig deeper in with each subsequent spin. 7.5/10"- Fred Thomas, allmusic.com
"Think the vintage sound of 70’s AM radio hits with the fuel of MTV’s ‘120 Minutes’ 8/10" - Jammerzine
“Lush layers of gently twangy, reverb-drenched guitars, propulsive drumming, soaring hooks and Van’s achingly plaintive vocals within an expansive and roomy song structure. , 120 Minutesera MTV alt rock with a deliberate attention to craft.” - Joy of Violent Movement