By 1979's Reggatta de Blanc (translation: White Reggae), nonstop touring had sharpened the Police's original blend of eggae-ock to perfection, resulting in breakthrough success. Containing a pair of massive hit singles -- the inspirational anthem "Message in a Bottle" and the spacious "Walking on the Moon" -- the album also signaled a change in the band's sound. Whereas their debut got its point across with raw, energetic performances, Reggatta de Blanc was much more polished production-wise and fully developed from a songwriting standpoint. While vigorous rockers did crop up from time to time ("It's Alright for You," "Deathwish," "No Time This Time," and the Grammy-winning instrumental title track), the material was overall much more sedate than the debut -- "Bring on the Night," "The Bed's Too Big Without You," and "Does Everyone Stare." Also included was Stewart Copeland's one and only lead vocal appearance on a Police album, the witty "On Any Other Day," as well as one of the band's most eerie tracks, "Contact." With Reggatta de Blanc, many picked Sting and company to be the superstar band of the '80s, and the Police would prove them correct on the band's next release.
some amazing news-------------to quote a british teletext page-"the police have confirmed they are in talks for a reunion tour to celebrate their 30th anniversary. a statement said; "discussions have been under way on how the anniversary will be commemorated. there will be something special, but the depth of the band's involvement is undetermined"
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some amazing news-------------to quote a british teletext page-"the police have confirmed they are in talks for a reunion tour to celebrate their 30th anniversary. a statement said; "discussions have been under way on how the anniversary will be commemorated. there will be something special, but the depth of the band's involvement is undetermined"
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Spinner.com: The Police did something very unusual at their show last night at Madison Square Garden: broadcast one of their members getting a clean shave live in front of a packed audience. That's what happened to vocalist/bassist Sting when his grizzled beard... Read more ~~
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| 1 Message in a Bottle |
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| 2 Reggatta de Blanc |
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| 3 It's Alright for You |
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| 4 Bring on the Night |
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| 5 Deathwish |
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| 6 Walking on the Moon |
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| 7 On Any Other Day |
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| 8 The Bed's Too Big Without You |
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| 9 Contact |
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| 10 Does Everyone Stare |
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| 11 No Time This Time |
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