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The Police

The Police

new wave, post-punk, reggae rock, rock music

United Kingdom Est. 1977 Disbanded 1986

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Sound in a sentence: "With tightly interlocked rhythms and syncopated grooves, their music pulses with an urgent drive that compels movement while weaving intricate layers of tension and release."
The Police transformed the landscape of rock music by intertwining elements of reggae and punk with a pop sensibility, creating a sound that resonated deeply during a time of cultural upheaval. Their ability to meld catchy melodies with socially conscious lyrics helped redefine mainstream music, inviting a broader audience to engage with themes of love, politics, and existential angst.
The Police transformed the landscape of rock music by intertwining elements of reggae and punk with a pop sensibility, creating a sound that resonated deeply during a time of cultural upheaval. Their ability to meld catchy melodies with socially conscious lyrics helped redefine mainstream music, inviting a broader audience to engage with themes of love, politics, and existential angst. At the core of their innovation lies a rhythmic precision that challenges traditional song structures. The band’s interplay between Sting's melodic bass lines and Stewart Copeland's intricate drumming creates a tension that drives their tracks forward. This approach not only emphasizes groove but also encourages listeners to move, establishing an infectious energy in both recorded music and live performances. Lyrically, The Police often explore themes of longing, conflict, and disillusionment, presenting them through a lens that oscillates between sincerity and irony. Their storytelling tends to be impressionistic, where emotional resonance is prioritized over linear narratives. This gives their songs an ambiguous quality that invites multiple interpretations, allowing listeners to find personal connections within the complexities.

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Discography

32 releases β€’ 7 studio β€’ 19–2018
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Singles ()

When the World Is Running Down, You Make the Best of What's Still Around

When the World Is Running Down, You Make the Best of What's Still Around

2000

King of Pain

King of Pain

1984

Synchronicity I

Synchronicity I

1983

Synchronicity II

Synchronicity II

1983

Wrapped Around Your Finger

Wrapped Around Your Finger

1983

Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic

Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic

1981

Invisible Sun

Invisible Sun

1981

Spirits in the Material World

Spirits in the Material World

1981

De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da

De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da

1980

Don't Stand So Close to Me

Don't Stand So Close to Me

1980

The Bed's Too Big Without You

The Bed's Too Big Without You

1980

Bring on the Night

Bring on the Night

1979

Walking on the Moon

Walking on the Moon

1979

Message in a Bottle

Message in a Bottle

1979

So Lonely / No Time This Time

So Lonely / No Time This Time

1978

Can't Stand Losing You

Can't Stand Losing You

1978

Roxanne / Peanuts

Roxanne / Peanuts

1978

Fall Out

Fall Out

1977

Every Breath You Take

Every Breath You Take

19

Live Albums ()

Certifiable: Live in Buenos Aires

Certifiable: Live in Buenos Aires

2008

Live!

Live!

1995

Compilations ()

Every Move You Make – The Studio Recordings

Every Move You Make – The Studio Recordings

2018

Message in a Box: The Complete Recordings

Message in a Box: The Complete Recordings

1993

Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits

1992

Every Breath You Take – The Singles

Every Breath You Take – The Singles

1986

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