2020-06-08

The Haggis Horns – Stand Up For Love
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I first became aware of The Haggis Horns from their playing with The New Mastersounds on their debut album Keb Darge Presents (1999). Then I got hooked with their own debut album Enter The Haggis (2007). Both of these then turned me on to Corinne Bailey Rae, the wife of Jason Rae, the original Haggis sax player. So, I was excited to review their fifth album. “Stand Up For Love” which came out on their own label Haggis Records on the May 22nd. You can preview and purchase the album here Stand Up For Love Preview and Purchase.
This album falls right into my sweet spot of funk. It features singer John McCallum on seven out of the nine tracks making this their most vocal led album to date. John is also the guitarist on Corinne Bailey Rae’s band and has been a floating member of The Haggis Horns since the beginning, recording their funk anthem “Hot Damn” back in 2007. Check out my track-by-track review and listen to hear why The Haggis Horns are still kings of the hill when it comes to UK funk and soul.
Overall, this is a solid and very enjoyable album. You can definitely hear where The Haggis Horns get their roots and play homage and yet they put their own very distinct imprint on the album. There’s a nice diversity of styles and genres here that will make you want to put it in rotation.
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