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Normally, I’m all about metal music. I love the heavy parts, I love the massive variety in the genre, and I love the lyrical themes.

I’ve explored metal pretty thoroughly, and it’s been a long time since I found a new metal band that I could really get into. I’ve been moving onto other genres of music lately, mainly post-rock and reggae.

The album cover for Open Container by The Expendables

One reggae band that caught my eye and completely blew me away was The Expendables. The Expendables combine a lot of heavier elements in their songs with reggae elements, creating a really soothing blend of styles. The reggae side is of course very smooth and laid-back, whereas the heavier elements create a lot of variety and keep the music very memorable. The Expendables even hail from Santa Cruz, so the local aspect makes them even more appealing.

It’s always great to discover a new band that rocks,  and lately I’ve been listening to The Expendables quite a bit. If you’re interested in hearing a bit from them, you ought to check out their MySpace. I personally would recommend the song “Let Loose”, though they’re all really good.