You Know Better is the first release by Ruthless Antarctic Empire, and it is a wonderful introduction. Soft guitars, drums, piano, vague electronics and a voice that possesses the confidence of a songwriter who has been singing for years. There is nothing hip or trendy about this. No genres with "wave" in the name, no neon. But there are three well-written, honest songs that are an enticing snapshot of a band who will surely please us in the near future. Until then...