On World’s Best American Band, Kentucky’s White Reaper has smoothed over its sound, pivoting from garage rock to a more classically-aligned style. Standouts like “Judy French” and “Crystal Pistol” show the band operating in its usual hook-filled wheelhouse. Though most songs here simply sound like the other ones, in no way is that a bad thing: This is effortless rock ‘n’ roll, perfected — music made to sit outside and sip beers to.
The Bozho spoke with White Reaper in anticipation of the band’s visit to The Frequency this Tuesday, May 2, to find out what other American goods the band considers to be the world’s best.
World’s Best American…
Athlete
Hunter (guitarist): Vince Carter. He’s 40 and looks scary as shit when he dunks. He’s the bad guy of sports, and the bad guy in Like Mike.
Beer
Ryan (keyboardist): PBR. Shouldn’t have to explain this one.
Politician
Sal (tour manager): Harvey Milk. Equality rules.
Fast Food Restaurant
Nick (drummer): Jib Jab Hot Dog Shoppe near Youngstown, Ohio. Great dogs for cheap.
Sandwich
Tony (vocalist/guitarist): Is a hot dog a sandwich?
Car
Ryan: Corvette. They’re made in Kentucky.
Late Night Host
Hunter: I think David Letterman was the best ever.
Film
Tony: Casino, for sure. De Niro is golden.
TV Show
White Reaper: M*A*S*H, but maybe Cheers.
Novel
Ryan: The Outsiders. It tells the tale of American struggle.
Podcast
White Reaper: We’re coming out with our own podcast — that one’s gonna be the best.
Retail Store
Tony: Old Navy. They have incredible Fourth of July shirts every year.
Pizza
Ryan: The world’s best American pizza is cheese pizza.
Sports Team
Sal: UConn women’s basketball team.
Band
White Reaper: We are, of course.
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