Harijan have been around for a while. Back in the opening few years of the century they had a well deserved reputation for bringing a raucous, good time party atmosphere to their gigs with their heavy, ska-punk, foot stomping songs that were loaded with hints of reggae, dub and metal guitars. After a long absence this Friday sees the release of their self-titled debut long player and WOW! at the end of what for many has been the worst year they can remember do we need tunes like these. Those of a certain age should cast their mind back to the emergence of the ‘Coventry sound’ in ‘79/’80. Two tone, ska. Tunes rich with inputs from trombones, trumpets, saxaphones. Guitars, bass and drumbeats that implored you to get up and have a good time. But listen to the lyrics and there was a deep socia...
