“Hell-raising rocker parties her troubles away on her uproarious second album”
“2023’s Snow Angel was a pivotal moment for Rapp, and launching head first into the Mean Girls musical film soon after as the mean girl herself seems to have rubbed off on her – and traces of Regina George can be spotted all over her output. Well known for being an interviewers worst nightmare due to her inability to filter or hold anything back, Reneé Rapp now lacks the desire to give a fuck, and ”
“The TV and theater star’s powerhouse vocals and abundant personality don’t entirely make up for the uneven material and sometimes maudlin production of her second album.”
“The pop singer’s second full-length LP is an uneven, sometimes frustrating listen, where fleeting sparks are buried beneath an unfocused sound and loose vision. Even the strongest moments feel off-center.”
“Reneé Rapp’s Bite Me is a bold, emotionally raw debut that blends pop with a sharp, confessional edge. Her vocals are powerhouse level vulnerable one moment, fierce the next and she doesn’t hold back when diving into heartbreak, identity, and self-worth. Tracks like “Leave Me Alone” and “Shy” stand out for their honesty and addictive hooks, and there’s a theatricality in her delivery that makes the whole album feel deeply personal yet cinematic. You can hear shades of her Broadway roots, but this is pop music that feels uniquely hers. It’s not flawless! some moments dip into familiar territory but overall, Bite Me proves Rapp isn’t just an actress who sings. She’s a genuine pop artist with something to say, and she says it loud.”
“favs, you’d like that,kiss it, at least I’m hot”
