Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
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, FLOOD and more) for their ability to tap into the urgency of their early work and apply it to ambitious new sounds and styles. Now the band have announced a deluxe version, “Only Slightly Expanded”, which packs three previously unheard b-sides, including today’s single ‘Need’.
‘Need’ is a tremendous cut of anthemic alternative rock and it’s sure to sound phenomenal live on White Reapers’s upcoming North American co-headlining tour with punk heavyweights, Drug Church. Featuring support from SPY, Public Opinion, and Death Lens, it’s a must-see tour for any loud music fan. Find a full list of dates and tickets 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 their output 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
For over a decade, White Reaper has been one of modern music’s most satisfying rock bands, reliably reminding listeners how truly rewarding cranked up amps and a good chorus can be. But achieving that kind of longevity is no small feat–it’s a path that’s often full of pitfalls and frustrations no matter how carefree the actual songs might sound. White Reaper have had more than their fair share of ups and downs in recent years and the Louisville, KY-based group’s new album, “Only Slightly Empty”, finds them overcoming creative blocks, lineup changes, label upheaval, burnout, and more, to push their sound and create the most infectiously entertaining record of their career.
