LP The Toughers - Eclipse de Soul

The Toughers are a Colombian all-star band that blends ska, rocksteady, and early reggae with soul, dub, and the roots of the Caribbean and South America. Formed in 2022, the group is led by Pablo “Mambe” Araoz, co-founder of the band Alerta Kamarada. Their debut album, “Eclipse de Soul,” is a truly introspective work, combining influences from Ska Cubano, The Aggrolites, The Skatalites, Lee “Scratch” Perry, and Chicano soul with Colombian genres like son and merecumbe. The tracks range from the infectious ska of “Libre Como El Viento” to the skinhead reggae of “Bostellar International,” the upbeat Spanglish reggae groove of “Land Grab,” and the lowrider soul of “I Got Love.” The album also includes two bonus dub versions! *JUMP UP