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Archives

by The Archives

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  • T-Shirt/Apparel + Digital Album

    The Archives "Limited Edition" Tees. It features eyes of the late great poet, singer Gil Scott-Heron. A full album (vinyl) of reggae versions of Gil's tunes will be released in January 2020.

    Bella Cavas Tees
    (assembled in Nicaragua of U.S. components)

    Includes unlimited streaming of Archives via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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    edition of 50 

      $28 USD or more 

     

  • T-Shirt/Apparel + Digital Album

    The Archives "Limited Edition" Tees. It features eyes of the late great poet, singer Gil Scott-Heron. A full album (vinyl) of reggae versions of Gil's tunes will be released in January 2020.

    Bella Canvas Tees
    (assembled in Nicaragua of U.S. components)

    Includes unlimited streaming of Archives via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 7 days
    edition of 50 

      $28 USD or more 

     

  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    Limited Edition CDs - Carry Me Home A Reggae Tribute To Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson

    The criticality acclaimed, commercial successful release by The Archives. Featured in Rolling Stone mag twice and reached to number 9 on Billboard Reggae charts and number 4 at CMJ charts.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Archives via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 6 days
    edition of 50 

      $12 USD or more 

     

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War keeps blasting through the city tonight Love assassinated in broad daylight The righteous are hiding in the graveyard grass While the wicked sell their sons and daughters for cash Hope cries louder than gunshot sounds Wait for the dawning of light as we lay on the ground Things have gotten so low that they can't fall down Inspiration comes faster than incoming rounds Feel the struggle but don't give up the fight Life never seemed so clear through all the chaos tonight Fear is blasting through the speakers tonight The land of the free and the vain never misses its rights Hope cries louder than gunshot sounds Wait for the dawning of light as we lay on the ground Things have gotten so low that they can't fall down Inspiration comes…
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released June 7, 2019

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The Archives Washington, D.C.

The Archives began when Thievery Corporation’s Eric Hilton began a quest to explore the roots of reggae music. Led by producer/ keyboard ace Darryl “Trane” Burke, all members have recorded & toured w/ world renown reggae acts; Black Uhuru, Culture & more.”
The latest album set to drop January of 2020 is a tribute to the late great Gil-Scott Heron. The single was feat. in Rolling Stone Mag.
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