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THE REVIEW
Everyone knows The Police.
Everyone who is at least 35 years old knows that that trio of blondes was on top of the rock world. In fact, in 1983 The Police were simply the most famous rock band in the world, champions of sales and sold-out concerts. And it is precisely on the live performances that I want to focus.
The record in question is a double album. The first CD captures a 1979 concert in England, while the 2nd CD features the 1983 Atlanta concert. The main reason I draw your attention to this album is that the policemen were phenomenal live. Technically, the three were very advanced, with different nuances, especially Copeland was a spectacle to watch play. The formidable mix that these three managed to bring out has become a classic sound that no one has been able to replicate since. Not only that, they managed to be unique but at the same time commercial, so they made heaps of money in just a few years. Yes, because in 1978 no one cared about them... and in '83 they were the most famous and highly paid band in the world (don't bring up Michael Jackson, he doesn't even know how to play, he just screams and grabs his crotch).
The setlist faithfully reproduces the setlists of those concert times, and of course, they are the group's most famous tracks, which I'm not going to list. The concert from '79 is special because they are the early Police who had yet to conquer the world, aggressive, fast, and darker, with a Sting singing at the top of his lungs; the second CD from '83 shows the trio at the top in a concert in front of 70,000 raving fans, with perfect production and amplification, and with tracks that are also more commercial but still effective. A very interesting thing is the recording on this second CD, which is almost perfect, and the drums, recorded in every single element, show what Copeland was made of, who at the time was the most watched (and also admired) drummer in the world.
In short, a must-have for fans, and even for those who like rock.
"Soooo looooooooooneeeeeeely,
soooooo loooooooooooneeeelyyyyy"
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This review highlights The Police's exceptional live performances captured in their double album featuring concerts from 1979 and 1983. It praises the band's technical skills, particularly Stewart Copeland's drumming, and their unique blend of commercial and artistic rock music. The early concert shows a raw, aggressive side, while the later one reflects their peak commercial success. The album is highly recommended for fans and rock enthusiasts alike.
The Police
British rock trio formed in 1977 (Sting, Andy Summers, Stewart Copeland) known for blending rock, reggae and new wave and for hits such as "Every Breath You Take".35 Reviews
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