White Reaper release deluxe album ‘Only Slightly Expanded’

Last year White Reaper released their latest full-length, “Only Slightly Empty”, drawing praise from fans and critics alike (including Kerrang, Stereogum, BrooklynVegan, Alternative Press, and more) for their ability to tap into the urgency of their early work and apply it to ambitious new sounds and styles. Now White Reaper have released a deluxe version, “Only Slightly Expanded”, packing previously unheard b-sides including last month’s single ‘Need’ and two more new songs, ‘Mold’ and ‘No Counter’. 

Both songs blend some hooky shimmer into White Reaper‘s trademark crunch, and they’re sure to sound great on the band’s upcoming North American co-headlining tour with punk heavyweights, Drug Church, which starts this week. Featuring support from SPY, Public Opinion, and Death Lens, it’s a can’t miss tour for any loud music fan. Find tickets and more information here. 

Listen to ‘Mold’ here
Listen to ‘No Counter’ here
Stream “Only Slightly Expanded” here

To make “Only Slightly Empty,” White Reaper overcame label upheaval, creative blocks, lineup changes, burnout, and more, and channelled those tumultuous years into an airtight half hour of undeniably great rock & roll. Self-produced by the band (vocalist/guitarist Tony Esposito, keyboardist Ryan Hater, and guitarist Hunter Thompson) and recorded with engineer Joey Oaxaca (Hunny, Mamalarky, Rocket), the record draws on elements of ’90s alternative and darker sounds without ever sacrificing the infectious power pop core that makes White Reaper so appealing. It’s an expert balance that takes the band in exciting new directions while still feeling more confidently like White Reaper than ever. 

TRACKLISTING
1. Coma
2. Blink
3. Honestly
4. Freakshow
5. Eraser
6. Blue 42
7. Pocket
8. Enemy John
9. Rubber Cement
10. Touch
11. Need
12. Mold
13. No Counter

BAND MEMBERS
Tony Esposito – vocals, guitars
Hunter Thompson – guitars
Ryan Hater – keyboards