April Birthdays 
I finally sat down with this album for a full listen. I’ve known Paul for many years and I’m familiar with all his work with Pyronauts, so I can authoritatively say that this album is a real testament to Paul’s development and maturity as a songwriter. (I’m assuming he’s the primary writer of the album, please correct me if I’m wrong)
Like most of us here, I have listened to countless surf music albums. As a songwriter in this genre who liked to take risks by stepping outside the norms of convention myself, I can appreciate it when others do the same, rare as it is. (I'm not talking about just adding distortion here)
The effort to write music that isn’t verse/chorus/verse/chorus/bridge/ chorus etc… is not only much harder to do, it requires more of the listener. However, the rewards are songs that will surprise you, that draw you in to the moods it’s conveying, and carries you along the melodic journey that it sets out upon. Many of the cuts on this record do this quite well.
I especially admire the way these songs play with tempo. Much credit should go to all the players for being able to do so in a way that is intriguing rather than distracting. There is some great musicianship to be found here. I also appreciate how they add lots of little sound effects and flourishes that add another layer to the celestial themes of the album.
So, I highly recommend you sit down with Coronal Mass Ejection and take a 30 minute journey to the outer reaches of The Starhoppers universe. It’s a trip well worth taking.
—Danny Snyder
"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo
Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta
Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party
Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF
