• LaRombé – You're the Best
    • LaRombé – Train of Thought
    • 1. You're the Best
    • 2. Train of Thought

    Athens Of The North reissue a northern soul "grail" - LaRombé's cult 'You're The Best'. Features the previously unreleased 'Train Of Thought' on the flip. Originals going for over 5k online - you know the drill!

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