"Silky and brimming with iridescent blushes, In the Sun delivers luxurious sonic strata, supple and alluring." -xsnoize
"Van Chamberlain do a lot with minimal arrangements to make their intricate songs. In the Sun takes the simple approach of focusing on great songs and not distracting with overproduction. Repeat listens reveal new layers in each of these ten dreamy, somewhat melancholic tunes, and the songs dig deeper in with each subsequent spin."- Fred Thomas, allmusic.com
"Think the vintage sound of 70’s AM radio hits with the fuel of MTV’s ‘120 Minutes’" - 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
“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
