Bad Bodega
Bad Bodega 1
"Bad Bodega 1" is Bad Bodega’s debut full-length LP, recorded entirely at Voyager Studios in Orange County, CA.
The album features eight tracks written at different stages of the band’s growth. Keeping things strictly to a three-piece power trio, Bad Bodega moves through multiple shades of rock with a wide emotional range, grounded in a late ’90s / early 2000s feel. Each member has room to shine and showcase their individual talents, without detracting from the focus and intent of the songs.
Across the record, there’s a clear undercurrent of letting go of what no longer fits, questioning the road you’re on, and finding the strength to step into something new. It spends time looking inward, but it never loses its bite.
“Roam” opens the record with driving power chords, a memorable chorus, and a quick instrumental break that hints at a bit of Tom Petty influence. “Pouring Rain” pushes the energy forward with a tight palm-muted pre-chorus and a uniquely distorted guitar solo. “Wasted Time” shifts into something deeper and more expressive, pulling from a vintage rock feel, while “Oh Brother” closes Side A with extensive soul-searching that allows the bridge to build with real intensity.
Side B begins with “Chains,” bringing in a darker tone through drop-D guitar and themes of breaking free from internal weight. “Defenses” keeps that heavier tone, reinforcing the album's motif of release and forward momentum. “The Call” slows things down into a reflective rock ballad centered on self-examination and direction. The final track, “Drifting,” blends vintage textures reminiscent of The Eagles and Pink Floyd with a modern edge, closing the album on a note that feels both open-ended and hopeful.
Side A
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A1) Roam
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A2) Pouring Rain
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A3) Wasted Time
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A4) Oh Brother
Side B
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B1) Chains
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B2) Defenses
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B3) The Call
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B4) Drifting
Music mastered for vinyl by Well Made Music. Vinyl pressed by Gotta Groove Records. Artwork by Austin Sneeringer, photography by Derek May. Listen to Bad Bodega 1 on your favorite streaming platform: