Harijan

[reviewed by the barefoot rascal]
Harijan have been around for years, they seemed to be one of those bands that were always on punk rock gigs and seemed a bit out of place with their ska and reggae-influenced sound. So it was a bit of a surprise to read that this is actually their first album.  I held off buying it when it was first announced as I wasn’t sure if I wanted a double album of ska and reggae in my life. In the end curiosity got the better of me and I duly sent off my money to the ever-reliable TNS Records. The first thing that strikes you is the cover art, a stark yet thoughtful piece of modern design in just yellow and black. Suitably intrigued, I settled down to listen to the 13 tracks and just over an hour of music.More