A bigwig over at Shanachie Entertainment decided it’d be a great move
to have both Jamaican and American artists record some of the Police’s
songs as reggae tunes. The result is an often mellow compilation
lacking the Police’s punk-influenced agitation, but with its own
merits. Dub reggae fans should adore Lee “Scratch” Perry’s dub version
of Horace Andy’s take on “Invisible Sun.” It’s the most playful,
creative moment of a solidly enjoyable album. –forrest green III
