Nothing Special, 04 Oct 2008
This album regularly appears in lists of top reggae albums of all time, indicating that compilers of such lists probably don't own enough reggae records. Undoubtedly, the main reason for its acclaim lies with its opener "Police and Thieves", which is indeed a seminal roots masterpiece but it's fair to say that had it not been popularised by the Clash, this album would still be languishing in obscurity. Perry's production is interesting, but it certainly doesn't reach the majestic heights he achieves on the Congos' Heart of the Congos, and many of the songs here are distinctly unspectacular. Not a bad record, but overrated. For the real classics of 70s roots reggae, try the Mighty Diamonds' "Right Time", Burning Spear's "Marcus Garvey" or the aforementioned "Heart of the Congos"

Frankly patchy, 20 Sep 2007
Half of this album is excellent - the title track, which enjoyed phenomenal success in the aftermath of the Notting Hill Riots in 1976, "Lucifer" (on Devon Irons' "Ketch Vampire" Rhythm), a remake of his sixties tune "Solomon" on a brand new Upsetter rhythm, "Tedious" and "Easy Task". the rest of it is, I'm afraid to say, filler. Somewhat unmemorable songs are sung well over generic Lee Perry tracks of no great inspiration (of which, regrettably he made many), but little of the remaining tracks sticks in the mind or draws the listener back.

police and thieves, 29 Oct 2003
in the top 5 best reggae LP,S of all time !!!!simply a classic a must for anyone who is just getting into reggae, or who wants to broaden their horizons.!!!!!!!!

Serious masterpiece, 22 Sep 2002
This is considered one of the top ten reggae classics of all time, and the accolades are well deserved. Murvin's unique falsetto comes into its own on a collection of brilliant, melodic songs, masterfully produced by Lee Perry. My favorites include Roots Train, Solomon, Rescue Jah Children and the title track, which has been covered by The Clash and Boy George among others. Serious social issues are addressed here but it never becomes preachy or repetitive. A unique album with great music that will reward the casual listener and reggae enthusiast alike.

Nothing Special, 04 Oct 2008
This album regularly appears in lists of top reggae albums of all time, indicating that compilers of such lists probably don't own enough reggae records. Undoubtedly, the main reason for its acclaim lies with its opener "Police and Thieves", which is indeed a seminal roots masterpiece but it's fair to say that had it not been popularised by the Clash, this album would still be languishing in obscurity. Perry's production is interesting, but it certainly doesn't reach the majestic heights he achieves on the Congos' Heart of the Congos, and many of the songs here are distinctly unspectacular. Not a bad record, but overrated. For the real classics of 70s roots reggae, try the Mighty Diamonds' "Right Time", Burning Spear's "Marcus Garvey" or the aforementioned "Heart of the Congos"

Frankly patchy, 20 Sep 2007
Half of this album is excellent - the title track, which enjoyed phenomenal success in the aftermath of the Notting Hill Riots in 1976, "Lucifer" (on Devon Irons' "Ketch Vampire" Rhythm), a remake of his sixties tune "Solomon" on a brand new Upsetter rhythm, "Tedious" and "Easy Task". the rest of it is, I'm afraid to say, filler. Somewhat unmemorable songs are sung well over generic Lee Perry tracks of no great inspiration (of which, regrettably he made many), but little of the remaining tracks sticks in the mind or draws the listener back.

police and thieves, 29 Oct 2003
in the top 5 best reggae LP,S of all time !!!!simply a classic a must for anyone who is just getting into reggae, or who wants to broaden their horizons.!!!!!!!!

Serious masterpiece, 22 Sep 2002
This is considered one of the top ten reggae classics of all time, and the accolades are well deserved. Murvin's unique falsetto comes into its own on a collection of brilliant, melodic songs, masterfully produced by Lee Perry. My favorites include Roots Train, Solomon, Rescue Jah Children and the title track, which has been covered by The Clash and Boy George among others. Serious social issues are addressed here but it never becomes preachy or repetitive. A unique album with great music that will reward the casual listener and reggae enthusiast alike.

disappointing, 31 Dec 2007
While Junior Murvin's impressive falsetto is as good as ever on this, he's not such an expressive singer that he could sing the proverbial phone book - given one of Henry "Junjo" Lawes's less focused productions and a fairly uninspired bunch of songs, he turned out a very disappointing album, especially the title track which is an embarrassingly bad remake/sequel of his best-known song, Police And Thieves.

Junior Murvin - Muggers in the Street, 05 Nov 2007

Junior Murvin is of course best known for his massive hit from 1976 - `Police and Thieves' with his falsetto vocal, produced by Lee Perry, that was later to be covered by The Clash. But Junior Murvin had more than one string to his bow and was anything but a one-hit wonder.

The superb `Muggers in The Street' was originally released in 1984 and produced by Henry "Junjo" Lawes. It was the first of two albums that Greensleeves released by Murvin. The second being the Prince Jammy-produced set `Apartheid' that arrived two years later.

Originally known as Junior Soul, he started his recording career in the mid 1960's recording for producers Sonia Pottinger and Derrick Harriott amongst others, before changing his name and hooking up with Lee Perry a decade later to record the mammoth `Police and Thieves' album which was released on Island Records. He went on to record for Joe Gibbs and Mikey Dread before landing in the pre digital dancehall era in 1984 with the album in question - `Muggers In The Street'. After the 1986 `Apartheid' album he recorded tracks for King Tubby, Bobby Digital and in more recent times, recorded with some UK and European based labels and producers as well as trying his hand at self-production. He still tours the US, Canada and Europe and has a huge fan base whenever he performs.

At last `Muggers In The Street' is now released on CD (at mid-price) for the very first time and has been digitally re-mastered in a lovingly presented digi-pack, featuring the original artwork.

Produced by Henry "Junjo" Lawes, recorded at Channel One studios, backed by the Roots Radics and backing vocals from Al Campbell and Tony Tuff.

Nothing Special, 04 Oct 2008
This album regularly appears in lists of top reggae albums of all time, indicating that compilers of such lists probably don't own enough reggae records. Undoubtedly, the main reason for its acclaim lies with its opener "Police and Thieves", which is indeed a seminal roots masterpiece but it's fair to say that had it not been popularised by the Clash, this album would still be languishing in obscurity. Perry's production is interesting, but it certainly doesn't reach the majestic heights he achieves on the Congos' Heart of the Congos, and many of the songs here are distinctly unspectacular. Not a bad record, but overrated. For the real classics of 70s roots reggae, try the Mighty Diamonds' "Right Time", Burning Spear's "Marcus Garvey" or the aforementioned "Heart of the Congos"

Frankly patchy, 20 Sep 2007
Half of this album is excellent - the title track, which enjoyed phenomenal success in the aftermath of the Notting Hill Riots in 1976, "Lucifer" (on Devon Irons' "Ketch Vampire" Rhythm), a remake of his sixties tune "Solomon" on a brand new Upsetter rhythm, "Tedious" and "Easy Task". the rest of it is, I'm afraid to say, filler. Somewhat unmemorable songs are sung well over generic Lee Perry tracks of no great inspiration (of which, regrettably he made many), but little of the remaining tracks sticks in the mind or draws the listener back.

police and thieves, 29 Oct 2003
in the top 5 best reggae LP,S of all time !!!!simply a classic a must for anyone who is just getting into reggae, or who wants to broaden their horizons.!!!!!!!!

Serious masterpiece, 22 Sep 2002
This is considered one of the top ten reggae classics of all time, and the accolades are well deserved. Murvin's unique falsetto comes into its own on a collection of brilliant, melodic songs, masterfully produced by Lee Perry. My favorites include Roots Train, Solomon, Rescue Jah Children and the title track, which has been covered by The Clash and Boy George among others. Serious social issues are addressed here but it never becomes preachy or repetitive. A unique album with great music that will reward the casual listener and reggae enthusiast alike.

disappointing, 31 Dec 2007
While Junior Murvin's impressive falsetto is as good as ever on this, he's not such an expressive singer that he could sing the proverbial phone book - given one of Henry "Junjo" Lawes's less focused productions and a fairly uninspired bunch of songs, he turned out a very disappointing album, especially the title track which is an embarrassingly bad remake/sequel of his best-known song, Police And Thieves.

Junior Murvin - Muggers in the Street, 05 Nov 2007

Junior Murvin is of course best known for his massive hit from 1976 - `Police and Thieves' with his falsetto vocal, produced by Lee Perry, that was later to be covered by The Clash. But Junior Murvin had more than one string to his bow and was anything but a one-hit wonder.

The superb `Muggers in The Street' was originally released in 1984 and produced by Henry "Junjo" Lawes. It was the first of two albums that Greensleeves released by Murvin. The second being the Prince Jammy-produced set `Apartheid' that arrived two years later.

Originally known as Junior Soul, he started his recording career in the mid 1960's recording for producers Sonia Pottinger and Derrick Harriott amongst others, before changing his name and hooking up with Lee Perry a decade later to record the mammoth `Police and Thieves' album which was released on Island Records. He went on to record for Joe Gibbs and Mikey Dread before landing in the pre digital dancehall era in 1984 with the album in question - `Muggers In The Street'. After the 1986 `Apartheid' album he recorded tracks for King Tubby, Bobby Digital and in more recent times, recorded with some UK and European based labels and producers as well as trying his hand at self-production. He still tours the US, Canada and Europe and has a huge fan base whenever he performs.

At last `Muggers In The Street' is now released on CD (at mid-price) for the very first time and has been digitally re-mastered in a lovingly presented digi-pack, featuring the original artwork.

Produced by Henry "Junjo" Lawes, recorded at Channel One studios, backed by the Roots Radics and backing vocals from Al Campbell and Tony Tuff.


disappointing, 31 Dec 2007
While Junior Murvin's impressive falsetto is as good as ever on this, he's not such an expressive singer that he could sing the proverbial phone book - given one of Henry "Junjo" Lawes's less focused productions and a fairly uninspired bunch of songs, he turned out a very disappointing album, especially the title track which is an embarrassingly bad remake/sequel of his best-known song, Police And Thieves.

Junior Murvin - Muggers in the Street, 05 Nov 2007

Junior Murvin is of course best known for his massive hit from 1976 - `Police and Thieves' with his falsetto vocal, produced by Lee Perry, that was later to be covered by The Clash. But Junior Murvin had more than one string to his bow and was anything but a one-hit wonder.

The superb `Muggers in The Street' was originally released in 1984 and produced by Henry "Junjo" Lawes. It was the first of two albums that Greensleeves released by Murvin. The second being the Prince Jammy-produced set `Apartheid' that arrived two years later.

Originally known as Junior Soul, he started his recording career in the mid 1960's recording for producers Sonia Pottinger and Derrick Harriott amongst others, before changing his name and hooking up with Lee Perry a decade later to record the mammoth `Police and Thieves' album which was released on Island Records. He went on to record for Joe Gibbs and Mikey Dread before landing in the pre digital dancehall era in 1984 with the album in question - `Muggers In The Street'. After the 1986 `Apartheid' album he recorded tracks for King Tubby, Bobby Digital and in more recent times, recorded with some UK and European based labels and producers as well as trying his hand at self-production. He still tours the US, Canada and Europe and has a huge fan base whenever he performs.

At last `Muggers In The Street' is now released on CD (at mid-price) for the very first time and has been digitally re-mastered in a lovingly presented digi-pack, featuring the original artwork.

Produced by Henry "Junjo" Lawes, recorded at Channel One studios, backed by the Roots Radics and backing vocals from Al Campbell and Tony Tuff.