Album Review — DAD BOD: the epitome of chill rock

“Dad bods” are not only a strange trend, but also the inspiration for the name of one of Utah’s up-and-coming bands.

DAD BOD is a relatively new band, with their first self-titled EP released in January 2019. The band consists of members Michael Marinos, Marcus Marinos, Matthew Marinos and Ben Ostler and is based in Salt Lake City.

Their first album, “After Thought,” was released on Sept. 1. The debut album is a blend of low-key rock and indie pop that might be perfect for your next study session.

“Foreign Lands,” the sixth song on the album, is one of the best tracks and showcases the band’s ability to create great chill rock. The combination of wavy guitar sounds, falsetto vocals, and some dreamy saxophone and guitar solos make this a rich, beautiful track to experience.

DAD BOD also includes plenty of lo-fi instrumental tracks on the album, which make this album perfect for your homework playlist.

The closing track and single, “Enough,” is another highlight of the album. “Enough” still has the band’s signature indie rock sound but also features a driving funk feel. Hand drums and drumset beats combined with the rhythms of the guitar make this a fun listen and track to dance to.

“After Thought” is a strong, fluid debut album for anyone interested in chill rock, indie or local music. It will be interesting to see how the band continues to experiment with their sound as they mature. 

DAD BOD will be playing at The Cache Concert Series in Logan on Nov. 8. More information can be found here. 

—alek.nelson@aggiemail.usu.edu

@nelsonalek