Harmony Album Review

Upon acquiring the third release from kiwi reggae artists House Of Shem I was filled with anticipation, eager to see what they had in store for me this time, and I wasn’t left disappointed!

With three part harmonies remaining a heavy base within the music, the switch between vocalists/songwriters is felt throughout the album all while remaining distinctly House Of Shem.

The topics are varied with everything from serenading, whanau, and of course a heavy rastafari influence.

Standouts for me were Hard Road feat. Big Mountain with guitar licks tearing through me, a lyrically empowering track about never giving up.

Jah Know was another standout for me, the acoustic guitar setting a chilled backdrop for some irie music, such a good track I even managed to ignore the auto tune.

Possibly my favourite off the entire album though was actually a cover, The Beatles Let It Be. It’s not very often I find myself enjoying a cover more than the original music on an album, but this is right up there for me. Awesome.

I’ve definitely found myself some new summer favourites, and just in time too! Make sure you get out and grab yourself a copy to help bring in the summer vibes.