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Junior Murvin

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The Resume

    (circa 1949-December 2, 2013)
    Born in Saint James Parish, Jamaica
    Birth name was Murvin Junior Smith
    Reggae singer
    Best known single was 'Police and Thieves' (1976)

Why he might be annoying:

    He first recorded as Junior Soul.
    'Police and Thieves' was banned in his native Jamaica for allegedly inspiring youth violence.
    'Police and Thieves' did not make the British Top 40 until 1980.

Why he might not be annoying:

    His falsetto vocals were influenced by Curtis Mayfield.
    'Police and Thieves' was covered by the Clash on their debut album.
    AllMusic wrote about the 'Police and Thieves' LP, 'There may be eight or ten perfect reggae albums in existence, and this is certainly one of them.'

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 17 Votes: 76.47% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 83 Votes: 44.58% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 66 Votes: 59.09% Annoying