Junior Mervin - Poison Dart Bounce Back

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Review by Erin Ahlers

Album Review: Poison Dart Bounce Back by Junior Mervin Alright, let’s talk about Poison Dart Bounce Back, the latest drop from Junior Mervin. If you’re into reggae with a heavy dose of dancehall vibes, this one’s for you. Straight outta Jamaica, Junior Mervin wears multiple hats here—he’s the producer, the arranger, and clearly the mastermind behind the whole project. It’s got that raw, authentic feel you’d expect from something stamped with the Mervin label. Now, the album has two standout tracks: “Bounce Back” and “Poison Dart.” Let me tell ya, these tunes stuck in my head like gum on a hot sidewalk. “Bounce Back” is pure energy. From the first beat, it’s like Junior’s inviting you to a street party where everyone’s moving without a care in the world. The rhythm hits hard—those drum patterns are so sharp, they could probably cut glass. And the lyrics? Man, they’re all about resilience. Like, life knocks you down but you gotta get up again. Simple message, sure, but when it’s delivered with such swagger and bounce, you can’t help but vibe with it. Then there’s “Poison Dart.” This track takes things down just a notch but still packs a punch. The bassline is deep enough to rattle your chest, and Junior layers these eerie little synths over it that give off serious midnight-in-the-jungle vibes. Lyrically, he’s spitting bars about staying strong and dodging negativity—or as he puts it, avoiding those metaphorical poison darts flying your way. Honestly, I found myself replaying this one because it’s got that hypnotic groove that just pulls you in. What really stands out about this album is how personal it feels. You can tell Junior poured his heart into every beat and rhyme. Sure, the production ain’t perfect—it’s rough around the edges—but that’s kinda what makes it special. It’s not trying to be shiny or polished; it’s just real. So yeah, if you’re looking for music that’ll make you move while also giving you something to think about, check out Poison Dart Bounce Back. Just don’t blame me if “Bounce Back” becomes your new go-to hype song before big moments. Oh, and here’s a random thought to leave you with: why do we call it "dancehall" anyway? Like, is there an actual hall involved somewhere? Asking for a friend.

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Artist: Junior Mervin
Album: Poison Dart Bounce Back
Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Bounce Back
Poison Dart

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Mervin

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"

Credits

RoleCredit
ProducerJunior Mervin
Arranged ByJunior Mervin

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout: DSR ASIDE - 9051
  • Matrix / Runout: DSR BSIDE - 9052

About Junior Mervin

Junior Murvin (born Murvin Junior Smith, circa 1946 or 1949, Port Antonio, Jamaica, died 2013, Port Antonio, Jamaica) was a Jamaican reggae musician, best known for the single "Police and Thieves" produced by in 1976 (and covered by in 1977). Murvin's soaring voice and the infectious rhythm made "Police and Thieves" into an international hit during the summer of that year. It peaked at #23 in the UK Singles Chart in 1980. He died Monday 2, December 2013.

Real Name

    • Murvin Junior Smith

Name Vars

  • J. Marvin
  • J. Mervin
  • J. Mervins
  • J. Murvin
  • J.Murvin
  • Jinior Murvin
  • Jnr Murvin
  • Jnr. Mervin
  • Jnr. Murvin
  • Jnr., Murvin
  • Jr. Murvin
  • Jr.Murvin
  • Junio Murvin
  • Junior Marvin
  • Junior Mervin
  • Junior Mirvin
  • Junior Soul
  • Junor Mervin
  • Juuior Mervin
  • Mervin
  • Murvin

Aliases

  • Junior Soul
  • Murvin Junior Smith

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Poison Dart Bounce Back* by Junior Mervin is a pure one-man show. Not only did he produce and arrange the whole thing, but it also comes straight out of Jamaica, carrying that authentic Dancehall vibe. The tracks "Bounce Back" and "Poison Dart" are all him—raw talent and creativity on full display. It’s like he poured his soul into every beat. Pretty impressive, right?