Bob Marley & The Wailers are the preeminent reggae band that everyone knows. Along with Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer, Bob Marley started a worldwide revolution that established reggae music as a force to be reckoned with and taken seriously. But casual fans rarely stray from the established, well-known artists to discover new, different acts. What follows is a short list of reggae artists that excludes The Wailers (and associated family and acts) to introduce you to some new, old, and different sounds to get mellow to (however you choose to do so). All a part of Best Month Ever here on Esquire.com. Because summer ain't over yet.

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The Abyssinians, Satta Massagana

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A three-man vocal group from Jamaica, The Abyssinians released this classic roots album 45 years ago. The songs are built upon Rastafarian religious themes (particularly the title track and "Know Jah Today") and very influenced by '70s American soul/R&B. The lyrics and harmonies have a distinct gospel flavor, but the easy-listening horns and gentle bounce of the guitars conjure a dreamy island escape.

Barrington Levy, Run Come Ya!

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Dancehall singer Barrington Levy mixes soulful singing with dub-style roots that feels like Al Green singing for a trip-hop band. (In a good way.) Part lovers rock, part celebration of Jah, Run Come Ya! isn't Levy's most famous work, but these six songs clock in at just under half an hour and are a bright collection of no-filler reggae music.

Black Uhuru, Chill Out

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The classic lineup of vocal trio Michael Rose, Puma Jones, and Derrick "Duckie" Simpson recorded this album with Jamaican rhythm stars Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare. The result is a heavy, rocksteady, and socially-conscious roots album with elements of dub and pop and a mainstay in the Black Uhuru canon.

Culture, Two Sevens Clash

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Released in 1977, the album's vocal trio predicted that the date of July 7, 1977 (7/7/77) was to be an apocalyptic day of judgment. The world didn't end, but it was an incredible year for music with disco at its apex and the explosion of punk. Culture came on the scene and caused its own stir with this album, influencing school and shop closings on that fateful day. After the excitement had died down, what was left was a lilting, cool zephyr of roots music rounded out by keys and horns.

Gregory Isaacs, Night Nurse

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Soulful pop reggae from one of Jamaica's best-loved singers, Night Nurse was a hit and affirmed Isaacs's presence as a star. Known to his fans as "The Cool Ruler," he was considered by many to be the inventor of "lovers rock" and introduced smooth, clean singing and strong songwriting that wasn't limited to Rastafarian themes. The prolific singer passed away in 2010 from lung cancer, but left a legacy of hundreds of albums, of which Night Nurse is the pinnacle.

Iration, Automatic

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White-boy reggae from Hawaii? Yes. Though they scored big with college-music fans and surprised reggae lovers with the 2010 debut "Time Bomb," Iration's latest album feels like a sunny day in the Carribean. Perhaps it's got something to do with living the island life, but Iration brings lovers rock and pop reggae slow-dancing into the new millennium. Standouts include the title track, "Show Me (featuring Lincoln Parrish)," and "Splintered Heart."

Jimmy Cliff, The Harder They Come

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The soundtrack to the 1972 film is considered a Jimmy Cliff album, but is in fact a soundtrack featuring five other Jamaican artists, including ska legend Desmond Dekker and equally legendary Toots & The Maytals (credited as "The Maytals"). The Jimmy Cliff songs "You Can Get It If You Really Want" and the title track helped bring reggae to worldwide attention. Other standouts include "Rivers of Babylon" by The Melodians; "007 (Shanty Town)" by Desmond Dekker; and "Pressure Drop" by The Maytals (later covered by The Clash). As mellow and beautiful as it gets.

Prince Far I, Cry Tuff Dub Encounter Chapter 1

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If you've never heard dub, this is as good a place to start as any. Dub music started as instrumental B-sides to singles that were stripped of vocals and re-tooled with heavy effects and evolved into its own genre. Most dub is drum and bass, echo-heavy, and is the likely soundtrack to any head shop worth its weight in ganja. Prince Far I (along with innovators King Tubby and Lee "Scratch" Perry) is an old-school master who sometimes gets on the mic, but mostly turns the knobs and creates cool sounds like this.

Steel Pulse, Earth Crisis

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Synth-heavy British roots reggae with lyrics steeped in politics, this album is surprisingly hopeful and breezy, with a message of Jah love. Must hear: "Steppin' Out," "Tightrope," and "Roller Skates."

Yellowman, Nobody Move Nobody Get Hurt

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Albino toaster Yellowman burst on the scene and brought his sharp, funny talk-singing DJ style to the world. This album is often difficult to find, as many of the tracks, including the knockout title, keep turning up on various compilations. Militant, sex-crazed, and witty, Yelloman raps and sings in a thick Jamaican patios that is backed by an infectious heavy drum and bass riddim with bouncy synthesizers. Highlights besides the title include "Bedroom Mazuka," "Hill and Gully Rider," and "Strictly Mi Belly."

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