This album is the pinnacle of modern reggae. And that's probably because it sounds EXACTLY like it came from '69.
The Aggrolites started in the late 90's, early 2000's as a backing band for Derrick Morgan. As if that's not enough reason to listen to them, they've also been used as the backing band for Prince Buster and performed on Yo Gabba Gabba, the scariest, but coolest kids show of all time. They also play with Tim Armstrong sometimes, but no one gives a shit because he can suck my left nut.
But the music on this album is perfect. They use a great mix between songs with vocals and soulful interludes. The sound is straight up Kingston, and they're from LA. Crazy. But regardless of where they're from, this, their debut album, is a great place to start with this band, but is by no means a place to stop (I will help with that as time goes on.) It shows a love for good reggae, soul, and skinhead culture before it got fucked. It represents reggae in its purest form and shows that there is A LOT more to reggae than smoking weed and being a hippie. So be happy! Turn this album up as loud as it will go and FEEEEEEEEL it. Also, if you're not feeling it by the end of the album, the title track alone will change your mind. Incredible.
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