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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

  • Summary: The second full-length release for the Louisville rock band led by Tony Esposito was produced by Kevin Ratterman.
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Judy French
You know you crack my back, little lady When you tease me like you do It could be simple You and me, simple If you say you like it too And your... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Apr 28, 2017
    85
    Though their influences are neatly displayed almost in the same way band posters are hung neatly on a bedroom wall: Cheap Trick, Kiss, Thin Lizzy, The Cars, The Ramones, just about any great power-pop or classic rock band, White Reaper effortlessly make their influences solely their own.
  2. Apr 10, 2017
    83
    It’s the whole package that matters here, and taken together, The World’s Best American Band has the elements of one of the year’s best rock albums.
  3. Apr 18, 2017
    80
    While it’s fair to wonder if they can ever top it, their growth from record to record indicates that they may indeed have another even higher gear.
  4. Apr 10, 2017
    75
    There are not a lot of surprises; White Reaper mostly stays in its lane, risking redundancy on some lesser tracks (“Daisies”). But the hooks are relentlessly strong.
  5. May 17, 2017
    70
    It never quite overstays its welcome during its brisk 30 minutes, though once it approaches its more redundant second half, it’s hard to make out whether they’re paying homage to their heroes or if they’re gearing up for a nostalgic tribute tour.
  6. Apr 10, 2017
    70
    On The World's Best American Band, White Reaper knock it out of the park, drive over it in a noisy Mustang, and deliver nothing but a good time.
  7. May 1, 2017
    60
    The World’s Best American Band is all about cutting loose and having a blast via the method of catchy guitar-based rock & roll tunes--simple, direct and oh so very effective.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. Jul 22, 2017
    8
    Is it a blatant copy of classic rock bands like Cheap Trick and glam rock? Yes. Yes it is. Does it still shread? OH HECK YES! With raw, primalIs it a blatant copy of classic rock bands like Cheap Trick and glam rock? Yes. Yes it is. Does it still shread? OH HECK YES! With raw, primal production and catchy riffs and hooks, The World's Best American Band is one hell of a throwback record that has the chops and swagger to pull it off! Expand
  2. Apr 13, 2017
    7
    A fantastic sophomore album that improves an a lot of what was heard in their debut album 'White Reaper Does it Again'. This album is full ofA fantastic sophomore album that improves an a lot of what was heard in their debut album 'White Reaper Does it Again'. This album is full of great pop-rock riffs and memorable songwriting. Expand