Only Slightly Empty
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WHITE REAPER – ONLY SLIGHTLY EMPTY – ALBUM REVIEW
Much has changed for White Reaper since the 2023 release of their fourth studio album, ‘Asking for a Ride’. Substantial upheaval has seen a change in record label and the departure of their rhythm section.
With the band feeling the pandemic cut short their hard-earned momentum, burnout and some old-fashioned writers block added to the weight felt by the group. Forging ahead now as a three-piece the remaining members however have hit the fabled reset button.
Their aptly-titled fifth album, ‘Only Slightly Empty’, finds the band concurrently re-examining their previous outputs for a back-to-basics approach whilst also exploring their new direction of travel.
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The results of their rejuvenation are spread openly across the slick ten track, thirty-minute collection. Emotive lyrical delivery, catchy songwriting and a grunge-tinged power pop sound dominate the landscape and remind you of the band’s key qualities.
‘Blink’, ‘Honestly’ and ‘Blue 42’ as the pre-release singles do standout, but in truth there’s not a bad track here with the album helped by its simplicity and breezy length. Heartfelt craftsmanship helps to suck you into this collection, and the quality of the music keeps you invested.
Given the tumultuous build towards this latest album, the results are a testament to the talents of the trio. There may be some cliched concepts held within this review but there is a reason that sometimes bands need to have a refresh. Companies do it all the time with a rebrand, we give our homes a fresh lick of paint and White Reaper have had a needed reset on ‘Only Slightly Empty’.
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