I wouldn’t really compare a DUI to domestic violence, both are bad, however, while driving under the influence very easily could harm others unintentionally, domestic abuse is a choice, whether under the influence or not. Hitting in the face/beating or not, it was domestic violence and forced behavior. I know you say you’re not trying to make excuses, however, you go on to speculate that it was mutual, drugs and alcohol were in the mix, and he just lost control (all common/ridiculous excuses for domestic abuse). It’s clear he fucked up and yeah no one should be “the equivalent of one of their actions” but it’s a horrible thing he did and if people want to choose not to like his music because of that it makes a lot of sense. It seems like you are trying to find a way to be okay with what he did so you don’t feel bad about liking his music, which is fine, I just don’t see why you care that other people aren’t so quick to accept the incident.

I think it’s great, obviously not a huge departure from their first record but definitely a step forward, unfortunately I feel like I had heard 80% of the songs already whether released as singles or demos but they are still great songs. The highlights for me were some that I hadn’t heard like “Municipality” and “Wonder Years”, stoked Alex Bleeker sang on WY too, it feels like everyone is contributing and making the band better. Saw them live a couple of times this last year and they don’t disappoint on that front either.