Drew Cagle & The Reputation is a high energy, no apologies, national touring rock band
from Central Illinois. The band got its name “The Reputation” after Cagle decided to lean into
the considerable ridicule he received in the beginning while attempting to perform his original
music in a market primarily dominated by cover bands. Driven by his passion for authentic
original expression, Cagle set his sights on the surrounding major cities in the Midwest and
across the US determined to show the world that greatest rock songs haven’t already been
written...

After 3 years, Drew Cagle & The Reputation return with a vengeance with the release of their
second full length album, Bad Attitude. An eight-song collection of boisterous rock ‘n’ roll, Bad Attitude combines passionate modern songwriting with the bold sound and swagger of the hard rock superstars from the ‘80s. In an album ironically named after a band Cagle’s father performed
with in the early '90s, DC&R manages to encapsulate the classic “chip on your shoulder”
aggression and natural danger that rock 'n' roll has been missing in recent years.

DC&R’s first single, “All Figured Out,” takes dead aim at naysayers who doubted Cagle’s artistic
vision. This song calls out the hypocrisy rooted in premature judgements of others in an epic rock 'n' roll
fashion. “All Figured Out” clings to the feeling of being counted out and, with a rebellious spirit,
aims to inspire the listener to prove their own opposition wrong.

The album’s title track features a guest appearance from legendary '80s guitarist and original
member of Guns N Roses and LA Guns: Tracii Guns. The guitarist joined the record after a run of
shows DC&R did with LA Guns in February 2024. Guns & Cagle seemingly duel between vocals
and guitar licks throughout the entire song, highlighting themes of ridicule and anti-conformity in
a sleazy sunset strip fashion.

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