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Among the bright spots that do exist are AGRESSORS from Belfast in Northern Ireland. The band was formed in 2009 and, in addition to touring through the UK, Wales, and Scotland, has also given a lot of thought to their own music.
What has emerged is something truly wonderful.
The vocals are reminiscent of The King Blues (R.I.P.), as is the beat, and then it heads towards the old ska, rocksteady, and reggae heroes. In terms of melodies, a pinch of ska-pop also joins the ingredients that contribute to the uniqueness of each of the 13 songs.
Relaxed, danceable, political, and melodic, that’s how the sound of the band from Belfast can be described. Alongside the focus on good songs, the band has managed to convey a clear message in each of the thirteen songs, distilled down to its essence, making it refreshing to read the booklet. No blah-blah, they get straight to the point and clearly articulate how they see things and where they stand. This brevity is unusual because it’s hardly done anymore. It’s wonderful to read in eight short lines what it means to be a skinhead. Or the opener of the album “The Tone of the Times,” which poses the question of why we (in the subculture) are so far apart even though we share many of the same views and dreams. Isn’t a voice for all stronger than when everyone screams alone?
Of course, the city of Belfast also has a fixed place on the album. Two songs are about the city, which is probably one of the most special cities in Europe, perhaps even in the world.
It’s hard to believe that this album is the band’s debut, given how mature and laid-back the songs sound coming from the speakers. AGRESSORS know what it’s about and where they come from. They have their hearts in the right place and convey that more than well with their music.
