perrygibbs
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Haven't you heard U2:+:_DL wrote:Sting/the Police- Probably the most overrated, over played, trite ego rock ever.
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ziakut
(Slightly North of Obvlivion) | | Posted: Mar 30, 2013 - 15:53 | |
Although typically done in Reggae music...when the bass drum is used as the upbeat it creates a real pocket as this does. Using this element of rhythm in Rock music is fun and basically why I think Police succeeded as being different when they first hit the music scene. They were mislabeled as sort of "ska" rock for this very reason.
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chris_the_man
| | Posted: Mar 08, 2013 - 12:20 | |
Brilliant stuff.like the old police, can't stop to sing along with this |
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RobN
(In the flatlands of East Anglia) | | Posted: Feb 05, 2013 - 04:37 | |
Like many of the songs from this band, it starts well, but the tediously repetitive lyrics are really irritating me before the end.
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Ahnyer_Keester
(Chicago Il) | | Posted: Jan 31, 2013 - 08:26 | |
Bands go through different phases with their music. The Police seem to have done each phase very well. This is one of their best songs from their early, still reggae-influenced period. Great song and a great album.
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jimmpypowder
| | Posted: Dec 26, 2012 - 13:26 | |
:+:_DL wrote:Sting/the Police- Probably the most overrated, over played, trite ego rock ever.
FTS I think he was into tantric sex at this time LOL |
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:+:_DL
(RVA) | | Posted: Dec 04, 2012 - 11:27 | |
Sting/the Police- Probably the most overrated, over played, trite ego rock ever.
FTS
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On_The_Beach
(The Blue Planet) | | Posted: Nov 29, 2012 - 17:55 | |
treehugger wrote:Even Sting calls himself Sting, as in "Shall Sting compare thee to a summer's day?"  |
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Coventry
(the great flyover country) | | Posted: Oct 29, 2012 - 07:16 | |
Sting wanted to use this song as a soundtrack to any movie made about Gary Gilmour. Unfortunately, he never got his wish.
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Sasha2001
(Nowhere near a public restroom...) | | Posted: Oct 02, 2012 - 17:31 | |
Cynaera wrote:I hadn't viewed it that way at the time, Sasha2001, but in hindsight, I think you've made a pretty good point. Sting is nothing if not ego (otherwise, why doesn't he just use his real name?) Still, I really enjoyed that "rock doc" and there were some fascinating performances and behind-the-scenes tidbits that kept it mostly real. Was the double live album taken from the movie, or was it recorded separately? Did it have the same band? Whatever the case, I'll check it out - thanks!  If you can, Its called "Bring on the Night" and I think it was recorded over the course of 6 shows in Europe. Not the same performances as shown in the movie in the movie. First CD I ever bought. There's a neat back story that goes with the recording of "Dream of the Blue Turtles" where Sting basically took Wynton Marsalis' backup band crystallizing an anti-rock prejudice Wynton was developing. To pour salt in the wound, Wynton's little brother Branford is the featured Sax soloist. |
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oldviolin
(Esse Quam Videri) | | Posted: Aug 27, 2012 - 07:15 | |
hey, I remember these guys!
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annie_fannie
(Iowa) | | Posted: Jul 22, 2012 - 10:00 | |
treehugger wrote:
Even Sting calls himself Sting, as in "Shall Sting compare thee to a summer's day?"
well, wouldn't you if your real name was Gordon? no offense to Gordons out there (my uncle included) but it's not exactly a contemporary or cool name now. |
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paloeguevo
(Venezuelan in Villahermosa, Mexico) | | Posted: Jun 25, 2012 - 11:05 | |
SOme of you may not know this but in 1998 a Police tribute album was compiled in latin america. The cover of this song between Andy Summers himself and Gustavo Cerati (a latin America rock legend, know sadly in a coma) is simply amazing. The name of the album is Outlandos D'Americas here is a link to the song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGqlCC9rWnA |
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treehugger
| | Posted: May 29, 2012 - 10:37 | |
MiracleDrug wrote:Sting's kids call him Sting... Even Sting calls himself Sting, as in "Shall Sting compare thee to a summer's day?" |
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lily34
(lexvegas) | | Posted: May 29, 2012 - 10:32 | |
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kcar
| | Posted: May 24, 2012 - 14:51 | |
Forest267 wrote:
"Loving You (Is Easy 'Cause You're Beautiful)" ... sounds awful.
Minnie Riperton... simultaneous cases of dengue fever and falciparum malaria would be a step up from That Song. One of The Worst Recordings Ever. The song referred to in "Experiment IV." |
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nrahk
(The North) | | Posted: May 24, 2012 - 14:44 | |
calihack27 wrote:A great little set interrupted by this...sigh. I consider myself very open and my music tastes reflect this, but I have never understood why people love the Police so much. I find their sound repellant and literally have to change the channel when they come on.
Just my .02 cents Easier to express that quantity in opinion than coin... |
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ckcotton
(Adding snarky comments since 2007) | | Posted: Jan 18, 2012 - 16:13 | |
ckcotton wrote:Just gotta say it every time.... fricking awesome... love Andy's solo What he said x2 |
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derekd
(Mudball called Earth) | | Posted: Jan 18, 2012 - 16:06 | |
I respect the naysayers below. But do love this song. I supposed the Police are an acquired taste.
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calihack27
(District of Corruption) | | Posted: Nov 16, 2011 - 06:02 | |
A great little set interrupted by this...sigh. I consider myself very open and my music tastes reflect this, but I have never understood why people love the Police so much. I find their sound repellant and literally have to change the channel when they come on.
Just my .02 cents
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MiracleDrug
(Earth) | | Posted: Oct 20, 2011 - 12:53 | |
typical brilliance from the best trio EVAH... btw. "Sting" was a name bestowed on him by his bandmates, owing to a yellow and black striped sweater he wore... A LOT  2nd btw. Sting's kids call him Sting... |
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Cynaera
(In a hammock under my own vine and fig tree.) | | Posted: Oct 15, 2011 - 16:50 | |
Sasha2001 wrote:
At the time I thought of it as a great rock doc and an interesting creative departure (into jazz fusion). But I've come to view it more recently as a typical Sting ego trip. He surrounded himself with an all-star jazz ensemble but, I think, failed to utilize it to its full potential. Their reworking of Police b-sides and less popular songs were great however (if you're a big Police fan like me). But the stuff he recorded for the solo album, save for a few tracks like "children's crusade" was typical of the solo albums he's recorded since; a few good tunes sprinkled in with mediocrity. Check out double live album that came with the movie. A lot of great jams and some real instrumental virtuosity.
I hadn't viewed it that way at the time, Sasha2001, but in hindsight, I think you've made a pretty good point. Sting is nothing if not ego (otherwise, why doesn't he just use his real name?) Still, I really enjoyed that "rock doc" and there were some fascinating performances and behind-the-scenes tidbits that kept it mostly real. Was the double live album taken from the movie, or was it recorded separately? Did it have the same band? Whatever the case, I'll check it out - thanks! |
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fiddler
| | Posted: Oct 15, 2011 - 16:47 | |
FWIW: Song is about the last night of murderer Gary Gilmore...the song title is among his last words.
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olivertwist
(Atlanta GA) | | Posted: Sep 09, 2011 - 17:06 | |
Perfect timing, Bill, as dusk settles here on the east coast, bringing a long work week to an end.
I must say, I love Stewart Copeland's drumming in this song.
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Forest267
(Milwaukee) | | Posted: Aug 18, 2011 - 12:15 | |
sbegf wrote:
"Ice, Ice Baby" sounds awful
Anything by Britney Spears sounds awful
I like this, we should keep this going... :)
"She's Having My Baby", and "Loving You (Is Easy 'Cause You're Beautiful)" ... sounds awful. |
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juandbogota
| | Posted: Jul 13, 2011 - 09:38 | |
This is a good cover from Cerati's song!!!!
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sbegf
(Manchester, Maryland) | | Posted: Jul 13, 2011 - 09:36 | |
johnjconn wrote:Awful??? Please!!!
"Kung Fu Fighting" sounds awful
"Rap" sound awful
"YMCA" sounds awful
"American Idol" sounds awful
The Police are far from awful
Papernapkin wrote:Sounds awful.
"Ice, Ice Baby" sounds awful Anything by Britney Spears sounds awful I like this, we should keep this going... :) |
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shutter
(You can't get here from there) | | Posted: Jul 13, 2011 - 09:36 | |
Xeric wrote:Among the least intolerable things the Police ever did.
I think I'd have to agree. I never could appreciate Sting's vocals. I'll blame the neighbor kid for blasting "Roxanne" endlessly. Some good music otherwise. |
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misterbearbaby
(Marina del Rey, California) | | Posted: Jul 13, 2011 - 09:35 | |
When I first heard this album I was blown away— and I remain so.
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johnjconn
(chicago land) | | Posted: Jun 16, 2011 - 10:54 | |
Awful??? Please!!!
"Kung Fu Fighting" sounds awful
"Rap" sound awful
"YMCA" sounds awful
"American Idol" sounds awful
The Police are far from awful
Papernapkin wrote:Sounds awful.
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