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Katchafire

Katchafire formed in Hamilton, New Zealand in the early 2000s, with Logan Bell, Grenville Bell, Leon Davey, and Tere Mann coming together to play reggae....

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Editor's note

Katchafire, New Zealand's reggae lifers

A Hamilton band that built a steady catalog of grooves and reflection across the 2000s.

For their vibe, start with 'On The Road Again' and 'I got ya back'. That covers the range pretty well.

They've kept a consistent sound alive for two decades, from the early 'Revival' album to later tracks like 'On The Road Again'. Their music balances upbeat anthems with more thoughtful moments, and they've navigated the usual band stuff, lineup changes, a legal tangle over 'Collie Herb Man', without losing their groove.

They formed in Hamilton in the early 2000s and put out 'Revival' in 2003. The 2007 album 'Say What You're Thinking' gave them a wider audience, and they've kept releasing records like 'Friction' and 'On the Road Again' since.

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Katchafire formed in Hamilton, New Zealand in the early 2000s, with Logan Bell, Grenville Bell, Leon Davey, and Tere Mann coming together to play reggae. Their debut album 'Revival' came out in 2003, and they found wider recognition with the 2007 album 'Say What You're Thinking,' which included the title track that became a staple in their set.

Songs like 'On The Road Again' and 'Bounce' show their knack for upbeat grooves, while 'Lose Your Power' and 'I got ya back' reflect a more reflective side. They've released several albums since, including 'Friction' in 2009 and 'On the Road Again' in 2011.

The band has faced some public scrutiny, including criticism for a 2010 performance in Israel and a legal dispute with the Bob Marley estate over the song 'Collie Herb Man' that was settled out of court. Their lineup has expanded over time to include additional musicians on horns and guitar.

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