The Aggrolites
May 1st 2006 05:16
They are perhaps the most popular band playing a contemporary slant on the old Jamaican sound in the world today. At the very least, they have a cult following that extends across the world. With them just about to release their next album through Hellcat, the sub label of Epitaph records, one imagines that their following will only continue to increase.
Their debut album was released on both vinyl LP and CD on San Francisco based Axe Records and when I got it I was blown away. I quickly played it to anyone who would listen and even in Australia there grew a legion of fans. This album had a driving reggae sound that was obviously inspired by a pre 1972 Jamaican sound and it also had a quality that made it perfect for the dancefloor with an emphasis on catchy songs.
They soon toured the UK and Europe to big crowds and have played with some very big contemporary acts. This all came from a group formed to support legends such as Derrick Morgan, Phyllis Dillon and Prince Buster. Two critically well received albums and a huge string of successful shows would perhaps go to a bands head, but it seems the members still play their part in the local scenes.
The new self-titled album is out on May 9th. Personally I believe some white reggae bands just can’t match the Jamaican sound, but the Aggrolites will please the majority of reggae fans I guarantee it, so definitely try and get hold of the new album.
>Aggrolites Official Site
>Download their track that appears on the latest Hellcat compilation
>My interview with them on Dizzybeat.com
>Stream more songs on their Myspace page
They soon toured the UK and Europe to big crowds and have played with some very big contemporary acts. This all came from a group formed to support legends such as Derrick Morgan, Phyllis Dillon and Prince Buster. Two critically well received albums and a huge string of successful shows would perhaps go to a bands head, but it seems the members still play their part in the local scenes.
The new self-titled album is out on May 9th. Personally I believe some white reggae bands just can’t match the Jamaican sound, but the Aggrolites will please the majority of reggae fans I guarantee it, so definitely try and get hold of the new album.
>Aggrolites Official Site
>Download their track that appears on the latest Hellcat compilation
>My interview with them on Dizzybeat.com
>Stream more songs on their Myspace page
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