Woodhavens, The
Barkada (grey)
The Woodhavens' Barkada is the debut record from Seattle's The Woodhavens. It is a reverb-drenched surf party bound in punk-inflection. Barkada is a Tagalog word referring to a tight-knit group of friends and chosen family. The album celebrates diversity, camaraderie, and strength in the face of adversity in an upbeat and driving instrumental package. The album has eleven scorching tracks (well, one of them is low-key), including an elevated cover of Op Ivy's "Bankshot."