Heart of a Lion [Import]

I-Roy | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 14, 2000)
• Original Release Date: 1978
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: EMI Europe Generic
• ASIN: B00004U8S2
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #274,137 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars i and i love the heart of a lion, May 11, 2003

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mrstillmanhr02 (new york, usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heart of a Lion (Audio CD)

i was first introduced to this album around three years ago when, as a junior in college, i went abroad to england to study for a semester. one of my english classmates invited me to his house and in showing me his music collection put on i-roy's heart of a lion. i knew then, even after listening to the first track, that i had to purchase the album. i looked for it at the local stores but was not able to find it. fortunately, i was able to pick it up shortly after returning to the states. this album is a gem. the dub is awesome!!! the bass-line and horn...the drums...and of course, i-roy lyrically kicks reason to i and i mind. it is also a good album to skank to or simply relax with.

my favorite tracks are: heart of a lion, sister nelly(so good!!!), camas town, catty rock, and tiddle le bop.

what are you doing? run to your local reggae outlet and get it!
peace and love

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The unique sound of I Roy, May 18, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Heart of a Lion (Audio CD)

This is more than just a reggae album.I Roy has an original sound, with tasteful dub and reverb.The lyrics are great too. I like the way he uses snatches of nursery rhymes and Bible quotes (not many) in some of his songs.Reggae is not my normal listening fare, but I love this album and listen to it a lot.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not I-Roy's Best - But there's a few half-decent tracks..., July 30, 2005

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Jim Francis "Jim Francis" (Miami/London/Negril) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heart of a Lion (Audio CD)

This album is weak in relation to his better stuff - there are a few marginally decent tracks like Fire Stick but even those are nowhere near the quality of the real I-Roy hardcore roots stuff. Right now I'm listening to an album called "Reggae Best: I-Roy" and it's way way better and more authentic sound. I'm a big I-Roy fan from days of old, so trust me - get the real ting! Peace!