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Betterment

by Caves

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Rubino 02:53
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<3 Koala 02:40
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Betterment 02:26
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Run 01:34
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Forevero 01:45
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Work 01:41
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Tears 01:56
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Babyccino 02:26
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Ender 04:00

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AVAILABLE ON CD FROM BOMBED OUT RECORDS:
www.bombedout.com/discography/bomb037/caves-betterment


The stunning sophomore album from this well-loved Bristol-based trio

After a 7”, a number of split releases, a collection CD and their debut album (the majority of which were released by the excellent Specialist Subject Records), Caves present their second album, Betterment. A fitting name given that this album builds on everything the band have done before and amplifies each and every one of the band’s strengths. You already know how great Caves are live, but this is the best version of Caves you will have heard so far on record.

The song-writing is more focused, the melodies soar, the backing vocals still demand to be sung (or shouted) along to live and, due to a magnificent production job courtesy of Pete Miles, the songs here at times seem to have a near-unstoppable urgency. Yep, that “live” sound is captured perfectly and makes for an exhilarating ride; whether you’re listening to the rapid punk pop of “Rubino” (as fine an example of the aforementioned urgency as you’ll find), the stripped down title track, the power-pop of “Babyccino” or the epic (by Caves standards) closing track, the aptly titled “Ender”.

Yes, the album whizzes by in just 26 minutes but then this was exactly the kind of situation that the “repeat” button was created for.

To summarise, we were very proud to have been asked to be involved with this record and it’s great having Caves on board. Betterment surpassed all expectations which, for a band of Caves calibre, should be all you need to know.

LP version available via Yo-Yo Records.

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released July 1, 2013

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Bombed Out Records Harrogate, UK

Bombed Out Records is a non-profit, do-it-yourself record label based in Leeds and Harrogate in the UK.

We've released records by: The Amistad, Blocko, The Dauntless Elite, Dropnose, Dugong, Eighty Six, Fig. 4.0, Homebrew, Jets Vs Sharks, Joe Ninety, Kelly 8, The Leif Ericsson, The Mercy Suite, Peachfuzz, Remainderfour, Saturday's Kids, The Take and Zapiain.

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