Narasirato’s first full length studio album, “Warato’o”, was released on the 7th of May, to widespread critical acclaim. Recorded in Amsterdam over two days, during their European summer tour, the band is set to return to Europe for a series of festivals and shows in summer 2012. Stream 3 tracks below, and available now digitally (click here for iTunes link) and on CD (click here to buy through Amazon), here’s what they said about it!

“Music with verve, invention and oodles of groove” The WORD
“Their pipes and log drums whip up a rhythm as irresistible as ska” MOJO
“Traditional but with unmistakable pulses of reggae and rock” UNCUT
“The pipes show their funkier side here, ‘Rawako’ rocks out” The Observer (click for full review)
“The hottest band in the Pacific” Songlines
“Rock n’ roll rave blended with island roots” METRO
“Punchy, distinctive and full of energy” Evening Standard / (click for full review)
“The unique charm of the South Pacific panpipes, in combination with log drums and stomping tubes, has been carefully preserved, along with the chants and the breathtaking choral harmony” RHYTHMS
“A surprisingly full, rich and engaging sound. A truly unique treasure of an album” OHM / (click for full review)