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The Kingston Lions - The Kingston Lions

The Kingston Lions - The Kingston Lions

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“A high-calibre tribute to reggae’s roots — recorded in high fidelity, with pure love.”

David Katz, Reggae historian and author of Solid Foundation: An Oral History of Reggae

The Soul of the Island, the Sound of the Legends. The Kingston Lions - dubbed The Jamaican Buena Vista Social Club. Jamaica’s most legendary session musicians take on the reggae classics. Featuring: Mikey “Mao” Chung, Boris Gardiner, Mikey Boo, Franklin “Bubbler” Waul, Uzziah “Sticky” Thompson, Mitch, Andrew Cassanova, Karell Wisdom amongst others

They have come together to offer a once in a lifetime LP recorded in Jamaica at Anchor studios, produced by Ralph Sall (Paul McCartney, Billy Joel, Cat Stevens). The album is vibrant reggae at its best, layered with warmth, soul and heart. Offering completely unique covers of classic tracks Reggae tracks from the likes of Dandy Livingston, Desmond Decker, The Wailers and The Maytals.


Tracklist

  1. Rudy, A Message To You
  2. Young Gifted and Black
  3. Armageddon Time ft. Nick Hexum
  4. Rivers of Babylon
  5. Johnny Too Bad
  6. Israelites
  7. Book of Rules
  8. War Ina Babylon ft. Dave Wakeling
  9. Soul Shakedown Party
  10. Pressure Drop
  11. Dreamland
  12. Stop that Train
  13. Wonderful World, Beautiful People
  14. Girl, I've Got A Date

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    Artist: The Kingston Lions
    Title: The Kingston Lions
    Label: Bulletproof Recording Company Inc.
    Format:CD and Vinyl
    Genre: Reggae

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