The World's Best American Band
by White Reaper
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. The 405
    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. The A.V. Club
    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. Drowned In Sound
    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.
  5. Magnet
    Apr 14, 2017
    80
    Yes, this album is a turophile's dream, but only the most black-hearted cynic could resist joining the party. [No. 141, p.61]
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  6. Pitchfork
    Apr 10, 2017
    80
    The World’s Best American Band is mixed significantly louder than anything else you’re probably listening to right now and it’s equally glittery and gritty like a blood-caked switchblade—far more polished than the similarly indebted Sheer Mag, but with more edge to rule out any comparisons to the ’70s LARPing of Free Energy.
  7. Paste Magazine
    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.
  8. No Ripcord
    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.
  9. AllMusic
    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.
  10. Austin Chronicle
    Oct 13, 2017
    67
    Consistently cheeky, head-throbbing rock ("Judy French," "Party Next Door") meets shimmering melodies ("Little Silver Cross," "Daisies") that alleviate without losing momentum.
  11. Blurt Magazine
    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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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. DavidWasHere
    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!… Full Review »
  2. tomassmethurst
    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.… Full Review »
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