There are many reasons to hate on the Aggrolites: They’re five guys playing rootsy ska on a punk label, they’re from L.A., they have better tattoos than you. Problem with that line of reasoning is that the music’s actually good.

Following in the skanking footsteps of Hepcat, L.A.’s other third wave/first wave revival ska band—and the genuine article—the Aggrolites began as two separate reggae bands that came together in ‘02 to back ska originator Derrick Morgan. They’ve since played with other some real-deal reggae greats, including Joseph Hill and Prince Buster. They’ve released three albums with a soulful, organ-heavy, Kingston-circa-‘65 sound that’s pretty authentic.

Their last two records were on Rancid frontman Tim Armstrong’s ska/punk label Hellcat Records, including their new one, Reggae Hit L.A., which comes out next Tuesday. I’m trying to hate but having a hard time. I’d love to get Stephen of Zion’s Gate to weigh in on these guys.

Here’s a good track off the new album: