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    Congos Heart Of The Congos

    VP Records
      • 1. Fisherman
      • 2. Congoman
      • 3. Open Up The Gate
      • 4. Children Crying
      • 5. La La Bam Bam
      • 6. Cant Come In
      • 7. Sodom And Gomorrow
      • 8. The Wrong Thing
      • 9. Ark Of Covenant
      • 10. Solid Foundation

      100% stone cold classic roots album, recorded at the Black Ark by Lee Perry with an all-star line up of musicians.

      Deluxe Edition double album - Record 1 is the classic 'Heart of the Congos' album in all it's glory, digitally remastered with the addition of the bonus track 'Don't Blame On I'. Record 2 is entitled 'The Best of the Rest', and features another 11 great tracks

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