Released 2010
Back in the Black Ark
The CongosFirst impressions of The Congos – Back in the Black Ark
Back in the Black Ark- Album Overview "Back in the Black Ark," released in 2004, marks a significant return for The C…
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Reviews, context and selected tracks from complete records across the Staimusic archive.
Released 2006
Cock Mouth Kill Cock
The CongosOne week with Cock Mouth Kill Cock: thoughts on The Congos
Cock Mouth Kill Cock- Album Overview "Cock Mouth Kill Cock," released in 1977, is a seminal reggae album by the Jamai…
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Released 1979
Congo Ashanti
The CongosCongo Ashanti by The Congos: expectations vs reality
Congo Ashanti- Album Overview "Congo Ashanti," released in 2023, marks a significant return for the legendary Jamaica…
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Released 2012
Dub Feast
The CongosThe Congos – Dub Feast: a sonic journey
Dub Feast- Album Overview "Dub Feast," released in 2016, marks a significant entry in the catalog of The Congos, a le…
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Released 1995
Face the Music
The CongosFace the Music: the next chapter for The Congos
Face the Music- Album Overview "Face the Music," released in 2019, marks a significant return for the legendary regga…
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Released 2006
Feast
The CongosOne week with Feast: thoughts on The Congos
Feast- Album Overview Released in 1977, "Feast" is the third studio album by the renowned Jamaican reggae group The C…
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Released 2022
Foot Prints In The Sand
The CongosInside Foot Prints In The Sand by The Congos
Foot Prints In The Sand- Album Overview "Foot Prints In The Sand" is a remarkable studio album released by the legend…
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Released 2012
FRKWYS, Volume 9: Icon Give Thank
The CongosThe Congos returns with FRKWYS, Volume 9: Icon Give Thank
FRKWYS, Volume 9: Icon Give Thank- Album Overview The Congos, the legendary reggae vocal duo from Jamaica, made waves…
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Released 2005
Give Them the Rights
The CongosWhy The Congos's Give Them the Rights matters
Give Them the Rights- Album Overview "Give Them the Rights" is the acclaimed 1978 album by the legendary Jamaican reg…
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Released 1977
Heart of the Congos
The CongosHeart of the Congos: the story The Congos wants to tell
Heart of the Congos- Album Overview "Heart of the Congos," released in 1977, is a seminal reggae album by The Congos,…
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Released 2012
Icon Give Thank
The CongosInside the atmosphere of The Congos's Icon Give Thank
Icon Give Thank- Album Overview The Congos's "Icon Give Thank," released in 1977, is often hailed as one of the semin…
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Released 1979
Image of Africa
The CongosWhy The Congos's Image of Africa matters
Image of Africa- Album Overview The Congos's "Image of Africa," released in 1979, is a quintessential reggae album th…
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Released 1997
Natty Dread Rise Again
The CongosNatty Dread Rise Again: exploring the world of The Congos
Natty Dread Rise Again- Album Overview "Natty Dread Rise Again" is an iconic reggae album by The Congos, released in …
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Released 0
Revival
The CongosThe evolution of The Congos in Revival
Revival- Album Overview "Revival," released in 2007, marks a significant chapter in the illustrious career of The Con…
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Released 2006
Swinging Bridge
The CongosIs Swinging Bridge The Congos's best work yet?
Swinging Bridge- Album Overview Released in 2022, "Swinging Bridge" marks a significant return for The Congos, the le…
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