Every Countrys Sun ★ Tested

: The opening track and lead single, characterized by a "chilly" synth arpeggio and a steady, rumbling bass line that sets a hypnotic tone.

Produced by —marking his first collaboration with the band since 2001’s Rock Action —the record was recorded at Tarbox Road Studios in Cassadaga, New York. It is a significant milestone in the band's discography as it is their first full studio album since the departure of founding guitarist John Cummings in 2015. Every Countrys Sun

: The title track serves as a massive six-minute finale, starting with delicate, reverby guitars before erupting into a "sonic nuclear meltdown" that provides a sense of epic finality. Critical Reception : The opening track and lead single, characterized

: A slower, "cosmic" interlude with a sci-fi texture, described by some as having a woozy, Boards of Canada-esque quality. : The title track serves as a massive

: Reviewers from Pitchfork praised it for finding a "center of gravity" and showing a band having fun again. The Guardian called it "brilliant music to lose yourself in".