One of the internet’s favourite gifs is that bit in Arrested Development where Jason Bateman looks in a bag labelled, “Dead dove, do not eat”, then says, “I don’t know what I expected.” Said gif could be a pretty accurate review of Better Lovers’ debut album, Highly Irresponsible.
Unveiled to much celebration just last year, this five-piece is the syndicate of former Every Time I Die instrumentalists plus ex-Dillinger Escape Plan man Greg Puciato and producer/guitarist extraordinaire Will Putney. ETID earned cult goodwill through 20 years of relentlessly scrappy hardcore, while Greg’s distinct, diverse and abrasive vocals wowed countless crowds. Highly Irresponsible, the parties’ first full-length together, pairs both USPs with zero frills.
