Worst Enemy

The SideOneDummy debut of L.A.'s Go Betty Go is {punk-pop} in short targeted bursts, hooky like Tsunami Bomb but with a steely -- dangerous? -- serrated edge. It's Too Bad finds its raised fist in the dynamic between Betty Cisneros' economic chording and drummer Aixa Vilar -- there's lead shouter Nicolette Vilar, too, but Go Betty Go is more unified hit squad than the usual lead-singer-plus-band setup. (The prominent and impressive supporting harmonies further illustrate this.) Highlights include Son Mis Locuras, which begins with a nod to Los Angeles' {funk metal} history before whipping into the song's muscular punk en espa±ol main section, as well as the giddy Blink-a-Go-Go bop C'Mon. ~ Johnny Loftus, All Music Guide