The fourth album by THE AGGROLITES from California simply has the number "IV" printed on the cover. The elegant cover features the four band members looking coolly at you. But not too cool. The entire classy digipack is designed in the same way. If you didn't know the band, it would be hard to make a judgment. Everything from alternative to metal could be a possibility. Anyone who suspects that would probably be disappointed, because what the band has been offering since 2003 is top-notch old-school reggae spiced with drum'n'bass and soul, with the flavor of a dark, sweaty club where people dance to THE AGGROLITES. THE AGGROLITES are one of the few bands with white musicians who can play reggae really well. There’s nothing forced or trimmed about it. The band describes their style as dirty reggae, and that fits perfectly. It's very danceable reggae that has groove and heart. "IV" is a monster of an album. While some bands release an album with ten songs, these Californians come out with an album featuring 21 (!) songs. All songs in the band's own style. All danceable, all great. Perfect for the hammock, perfect for summer. The band has perfected their own style by now. Despite the high number of songs, the album never gets boring. The only thing that slightly dampens the enthusiasm is the rather massive and dominant bass. Especially when you want to share the music with the neighbors, it thumps here and there. In the club, the bass could reach heart attack levels. With "IV," THE AGGROLITES have released a new milestone in their band history, and anyone who has seen the band live will, like me, be thrilled by them.
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