Bodinrocker – Special Blend
For those who don’t know, the band Bodinrocker is the brainchild of Swedish musician Anders Bodin from Gothenburg. I first became familiar with his music through the EP *Roller Coaster Ride* , and subsequently through the full-length album * Eye To Eye *.
Bodin’s interest in music began at the tender age of ten, when he learned to play guitar and wrote his own songs, reportedly influenced by The Beatles, Slade, and Status Quo. The sound of the latter can be heard throughout, including on his latest release, *Special Blend*, starting with the second track, “Rock’n’Roll Star.”
But it wasn’t just this sound that was presented, as the versatility also found expression in other obviously hinted at or integrated influences. Traces of artists like Slade and Neil Young, the sounds of the Sixties brought into the present day, and even a touch of ZZ Top can be heard (“What I Wanna Say”), all fused with the expression of classic rock music—a special blend
, indeed . Yes, this classically styled rock really rocks, puts you in a good mood, and radiates a lot of freshness and positivity, again, as I once noted, with that certain “feel-good factor.”
A small surprise awaits me at the end of the album: “Ligger I Min Famn” is sung in Swedish and has a slightly folkloric influence. I really like this song with its very harmonious and soulful expression. My wish, therefore, is: I’d love to hear a whole production in this vein!
