Earth tide lunar and the solar tidal maxima and minima (bulges and depressions) add together for the greatest tidal range at particular latitudes. At first- and third-quarter phases of the moon, lunar and solar tides are perpendicular, and the tidal range is at a minimum. The semi-diurnal tides go through one full cycle (a high and low tide) about once every 12 hours and one full cycle of maximum height (a spring and neap tide) about once every 14 days. The development of a systematic theory of Earth tides was started by George H. Darwin in 1879, and was then furthered by
Full Moon Fever notes there are no weak tracks on the album, calling it a "minor masterpiece". The original "Rolling Stone" review compared the album favorably to the Traveling Wilburys' debut, "Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1", saying it has the "same restless charm", but commenting that "Full Moon Fever" at times seems "sprawling". The review claims the album is "another rewarding, low-key side project for Petty", giving it three-and-a-half stars out of five. A later "Rolling Stone" biographer claims "Full Moon Fever" was a "masterful solo album". It was ranked number 92 on "Rolling Stone" magazine's list of the 100 best albums of the