The Aggrolites, “Rugged Road” LP

cover-aggrolites-rugged-roadThe Aggrolites
Rugged Road
(Young Cub)

This is certainly a change of pace for the Aggrolites. I’m used to their more … well, aggressive brand of island rhythms they’ve dubbed “dirty reggae.” Rugged Road is a far more loping and relaxed sound than I’ve heard from the band thus far. Their earlier releases – especially their self-titled album and Reggae Hit L.A. – had an edge to them, like Otis Redding or Wilson Pickett fronting a reggae band. It was Stax, whereas Rugged Road‘s mellow vibes are Motown.
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