Comments on: Best Shit Ever: The Aggrolites

By: adam alexander

adam alexander — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 04:28:23 +0000

Awesome find, thanks!

Check out New Zealand Roots Crew "Fat Freddy's Drop" if you get the chance, i think you'll appreciate the similar vibe, superb musicianship, and sheer soul.

By: Sean

Sean — Sat, 19 Aug 2006 11:55:22 +0000

A little off topic but what plugin is that for the videos?

By: Josh

Josh — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 15:05:27 +0000

Well as ignorant as they may be, I'm no stranger to the music scene. I've played guitar for 10 years, bass for just as long, and drums about 5 years. I listen to everything from Metal to Country, so as ignorant as those comments may sound, they're somewhat substantiated and based on a fairly extensive wealth of experience.

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 14:55:17 +0000

@Tyler Smith: The video was crazy! Watched the entire thing. Hah…

@Robert: I used to listen to Bedouin Soundclash quite a bit. That was before I saw them play live. Super disappointed in their live show and haven't really been into them since.

@Josh: Yeah dude, with comments like…

The bar chord progressions that are just up-stroked…

and…

…but those four guys strike me as no-talent ass clowns…

I'd say "ignorant" was the keyword.

By: Josh

Josh — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 14:43:14 +0000

Well, what are blogs if not a place to throw out opinions, right?

This music doesn't cut it for me at all. The bar chord progressions that are just up-stroked are extremely stock. It sounds like every other ska band I've ever heard, add to that, it reminds me of Bedouin Soundclash, and that isn't a good thing.

I'm down with all kinds of music, but those four guys strike me as no-talent ass clowns to be perfectly honest. Maybe I'm just being ignorant to the style, but that's just a product of my tastes I guess.

By: Gizmo

Gizmo — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 12:41:54 +0000

Wow, groovy sound, nice to tune while designing or just chilling. I normally listening to nu- and death metal but this sound is a kind of fresh, funky and groovy.

By: Cola

Cola — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 08:45:20 +0000

Awesome. Cheer for flagging this up. I've never heard of them before. I love that stripped down version of The Temptations – "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" . Class!

By: Robert

Robert — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 00:08:46 +0000

I love the Aggrolites, I've been enjoying their new album for a while now and I'm glad to hear someone in the internet world enjoying them as much as me. If you dig them you might want to check out Bedouin Soundclash aswell.

By: Tyler Smith

Tyler Smith — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 21:04:51 +0000

Wow, those guys are awesome. Perfect summer music for me.

If you get the time, check this rendition of Canon in D.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=5Zn5OplT4Po

Awesome website. I come by often – first time I've been inspired to make a comment though. Love the design.

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 18:02:54 +0000

True enough. They definitely have an authentic sound – which is why I love them so much!

When I showed my wife this video, she actually said "Whoa, the singer's not black?!" – having heard both their albums countless times. She assumed what most would after hearing them.