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1.StopDays Chasing Days – The Congos 04:36
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2.StopJackpot – The Congos 04:44
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3.StopHail the Word of Jah – The Congos 04:19
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4.StopEducation of Brainwashing – The Congos 03:15
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5.StopYouth Man – The Congos 04:22
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6.StopYoyo – The Congos 04:35
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7.StopNana – The Congos 04:35
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8.StopThief Is in the Vineyard – The Congos 03:14
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9.StopMusic Maker – The Congos 04:02
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10.StopMusic Dub – The Congos 03:18
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11.StopFeast of the Passover – The Congos 04:04
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12.StopFeast Dub – The Congos 03:56
The Congos' 1977 release, Heart of the Congos, produced by maverick Jamaican genius Lee "Scratch" Perry at his Black Ark studio, remains a roots reggae classic, and is arguably the high water mark of Perry's unique sound. By inference, Heart of the Congos was also a peak for the Congos, as well, which made their follow-up, Congos Ashanti, somewhat of a disappointment. Recorded at Harry J's for Columbia Records, Ashanti (done without any assistance from Perry) had a smooth, slick and glossy feel, and where Perry's trademark watery Black Ark sound had made the previous album seem rich, deep and mysterious, this one sounds fairly generic. Crack Jamaican session musicians like Sly Dunbar, Willie Lindo, Ernest Ranglin and Tommy McCook mean that Congos Ashantiis never a total loss, and fans of roots harmony singing will find things to like here, but just don't expect Heart of the Congosversion two. [Blood Fire reissued the album in 2003 with four bonus tracks.] Steve Leggett ., Rovi
- Genre: Reggae
- Subgenre: Reggae/Caribbean
- Category Dub, Roots Reggae
- Label: BLOOD & FIRE RECORDS
- Release Date: November 25, 2003
- Artist: Congos
- Additional Artist: Cedric Myton (Vocals)