''IV'' is the fourth studio album from
reggae
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band
The Aggrolites
The Aggrolites are an American reggae band from Los Angeles, California, United States, which formed in 2002.
Overview
The Aggrolites are an amalgamation of two previous Los Angeles reggae and ska bands, the Vessels and the Rhythm Doctors. ...
. It is the band's third album for
Hellcat Records
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.
Prior to the album's release, the band posted "The Sufferer" on their Myspace page. "It's Gonna Be OK" was also included on the ''
ANTI-
Anti- is an American record label founded in 1999 as a sister label to Epitaph Records. While Epitaph's focus has mostly been on punk rock, Anti-'s roster includes gospel (Mavis Staples), country (Merle Haggard), hip hop (Sage Francis, The Cou ...
Sampler 2009'' which was posted on
Amazon.com
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for free download.
Link to sampler download.
Retrieved April 9, 2009.
Track listing
All tracks are credited to Jesse Wagner, Jeff Roffredo, Brian Dixon and Roger Rivas.
# "Firecracker" - 4:31
# "What A Complex" - 3:59
# "Wild Time" - 3:02
# "Feelin' Alright" - 4:00
# "The Sufferer" - 3:09
# "It's Time To Go" - 3:58
# "By Her Side" - 3:32
# "Brother Jacob" - 3:55
# "Musically On Top" - 3:14
# "Reggae Summertime" - 4:11
# "Ever Want To Try" - 3:09
# "Keep Moving On" - 4:00
# "Tear That Falls" - 3:09
# "Gotta Find Someone Better" - 4:00
# "Lick It Up" - 4:12
# "The Least I Could Do" - 2:52
# "Runnin' Strong" - 2:41
# "Precious and Few
"Precious and Few" is a song recorded by American group Climax which became a major North American hit in early 1972. The song was written by the band's guitarist, Walter D. Nims.
Background
Lead vocals on the demo were provided by Johnny McCur ...
" - 3:46
# "Tonight" - 3:04
# "Soul Gathering" - 2:35
# "It's Gonna Be OK" - 4:06
Personnel
* Jesse Wagner: Lead Vocals / Guitar / Backup Vocals
* Roger Rivas: Piano / Organ / Group Vocals
* Brian Dixon: Guitar / Group Vocals
* Jeff Rofredo: Bass / Backup Vocals
Additional musicians
* Scott Abels: Drums, Percussion
* Korey "Kingston" Horn: Drums on "Feelin' Alright", "By Her Side", "The Least I Could Do", "Runnin' Strong"
* Efren Santana: Saxophone
* Tom Cook: Trombone
* Todd Simon: Trumpet
Other credits
* Recorded at Kingsize Soundlabs in Eagle Rock, California
* All songs written, recorded, mixed, and produced by Dixon/Rivas/Rofredo/Wagner (BMI)
* Mastered by Gene Grimaldi at Oasis in Burbank, CA
* 2nd Engineer: Richard P. Robinson
* Artwork by Roger Rivas and Tom D. Kline
* Photography by Jiro Schneider
References
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The Aggrolites albums
2009 albums
Albums recorded at Kingsize Soundlabs