With an opening arrangement that immediately perks your ears and seizes your attention, the radical indie rock composition that The Pulltops bring to fruition on “Better Life” thrives on its difference and succeeds in its scale. There’s a scope to this record that lends itself to being something epic. “What’s left when the money’s gone” is cried with such a verve and ferocity that you start to head banging on demand for this sheer cathartic cry that ends with “I just want a Better Life”.
There’s something so innately freeing about this piece, it’s got a rage and anger behind it that isn’t really dark but feels more inspiring and driven by light than its antithesis. It’s hopeful for its message but driving for its energy and sheer passion. As the drums come crashing down and the vocals hit their crescendo in the chorus line, you can visibly see goosebumps form down your arms.
This is anthemic in every sense of the word, a euphoric exaltation for a tomorrow that exceeds today.