White Reaper - Only Slightly Empty (September 26, 2025) Album

Discussion in 'Music Forum' started by trevorshmevor, Jun 24, 2025.

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    1. Coma
    2. Blink
    3. Honestly
    4. Freakshow
    5. Eraser
    6. Blue 42
    7. Pocket
    8. Enemy John
    9. Rubber Cement
    10. Touch

    Preorder:
    Blue Grape Music (pink and black smash)
    Devil Dog Distro (white and black smash)
     
  2. The last album either did not stick with me at all or never really landed to begin with. Whatever the case, still optimistic about their future. Single feels like a step in the right direction
     
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  3. mattylikesfilms

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    This single is just okay? Nothing really impressive aside some fun drums IMO.

    According to the credits, Nick actually played drums on this and Hunter did double duty with bass. Nice.
     
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  4. mattylikesfilms

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    It took me a while but I really do love most of the record now. It’s only the title track and Pages that I skip whenever I listen to it. Maybe it’ll eventually land with you but it’s definitely their weaker release for sure.
     
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  5. AlwaysEvolving21

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    Cool song. I’m into it. Excited to hear more.
     
  6. MattNCheeze

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    Dig. The electronic parts are cool. Reminds me a little bit of LCD sound system.
     
  7. JaytotheGee

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    Hell yeah
     
  8. Chcurry182

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    I dig it.
     
  9. MattNCheeze

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    Only Slightly Empty being that the band is now only 3 as opposed to 5?
     
  10. JBoch

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    Blue 42 needs Green 19 to complete the cadence
     
  11. chewbacca110

    LIVER ALONE!

    Stoked for the record. Stoked their first show back is in Chicago at a fun, tiny venue. Stoked.
     
  12. AlwaysEvolving21

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    New song is a banger. It has such a vibe.
     
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  13. MattNCheeze

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  14. AlwaysEvolving21

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    This new one makes me miss my dog because his name was Blink.

    another fun song.
     
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  15. AlwaysEvolving21 Aug 28, 2025
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    AlwaysEvolving21

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    I love these guys. New song out now. I’m digging the vibe!

    was honestly thinking there was going to be some big drummer reveal in the video, but nah. Haha

     
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  16. hollowmines

    greener grasses fade

    really like this one
     
  17. DimeStoreSaint

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    It's here
     
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  18. AlwaysEvolving21

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    Let’s go! Forgot it was out this week!
     
  19. MattNCheeze

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    Oh damn this and TSL tomorrow gonna be a good friday.
     
  20. chewbacca110

    LIVER ALONE!

    Stoked to jam the record tomorrow. Even more pumped to see them next Friday at a cozy rock venue.
     
  21. hollowmines

    greener grasses fade

    Solid album. The thrashy/hard-rock element that poked in last time is gone in favor of more streamlined hooky pop-rock songs, which they happen to be really good at.
     
  22. AlwaysEvolving21

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    Sounds like a good direction to me. I appreciated the old school punk vibes on the last album but these guys are at their best with the pop element.
     
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  23. mattylikesfilms

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    Album doesn’t really do much for me outside of the singles.. damn.

    Maybe this will click months down the road but this is just pretty forgettable on first listen.
     
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  24. AlwaysEvolving21

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    This whole album screams Guided By Voices and I’m so here for it.

    10 songs, 30 minutes, indie rock/power pop, easy listening…

    I reallllly enjoy the production and guitar work on this album.

    Very happy to have these guys back.
     
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  25. Chcurry182

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    Excited to listen to this. Loved the singles.

    But I won't be able to listen to anything besides the new TSL for a bit haha