Tim Armstrong "A Poet's Life"

Tim Armstrong, guitarist and frontman of Rancid, took a different path on his 2007 solo debut, with able backing from Los Angeles, CA, reggae revivalists The Aggrolites, and crafted a grooving, fun-filled, modern reggae album, influenced by ska, rock steady, roots reggae, and dancehall, and filtered it through a modern pop-punk attitude. The sound of the record (nimble, jumped-up, and retro but fully modern) impresses instantly, but as the record goes on, Armstrong's voice emerges as the star. His raspy croon, staccato toasting, and ragged shout fit the reggae sound surprisingly well.

Track Listing:

1. Wake Up
2. Hold On
3. Into Action
4. Translator
5. Take This City
6. Inner City Violence
7. Oh No
8. Lady Demeter
9. Among The Dead
10. Cold Blooded