Homegrown (Coloured Vinyl)

Brand new sealed reissue in coloured vinyl.

Pioneers of New Zealand music, Herbs announce the reissue of their ground-breaking back catalogue on 180gam coloured vinyl. Also released on August 25 is a numbered limited-edition box set featuring all five albums special fold out poster and liner notes for fans.

Herbs, the NZ reggae group were founded in 1979 and led by singer-guitarist Dilworth Karaka, the only constant member. Since its foundation Herbs has been multi-ethnic in membership and featured Samoans, Tongans, Cook Islanders, New Zealand Europeans and Maori members.

Herbs were the 11th inductee into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame, and were once described as "New Zealand's most soulful, heartfelt and consistent contemporary musical voice". Herbs produced a stream of reggae hits with some of the country's top talent. In the 1980s and the first half of the '90s, they had 10 top 20 singles hits.

Herbs also worked alongside UB40, Taj Mahal, Billy Preston, Neil Sedaka, Tina Turner, Neil Young, George Benson, Joe Walsh, and Stevie Wonder.

In 1989, the band was assisted by Eagles member Joe Walsh, who produced, played slide guitar and sung on the band's 1990 album Homegrown, which featured a cover of "Walk Away Renee", originally recorded by The Left Banke.

Walsh announced he had joined Herbs, but the union lasted less than a year. Walsh gives credit to the members taking him to 'the ruins at Hawke's Bay', where he had 'a moment of clarity' – for inspiring him to pursue sobriety.

Translucent orange 180 gram vinyl remastered plus extended liner notes with lyrics.

Tracklist:
SIDE A
1. Amazing Grace
2. Up All Night
3. Walk Away Renee
4. Anthem
5. Homegrown
SIDE B
6. Azania (Soon Come)
7. Ordinary Average Guys
8. Way I Am
9. It’s Alright
10. Sometimes
11. Talkback Radio