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The Police — Driven To Tears
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lemmoth
(NYC)
Posted: Feb 12, 2013 - 11:36
 
 northern_girl wrote:
Sting's solo career ruined the sound of the Police for me forever.
 

That makes absolutely no sense to me.  Just because the vocalist sounds the same, you can't appreciate the wonderful songwriting and execution by this unit????   And by the way, lots of mention of Copeland in this forum, but how about that Andy Summers solo on this tune.

kcar
Posted: Jan 23, 2013 - 00:37
 
 ziakut wrote:
I respect that this band hung up the towels when they did, but they probably would have made some really cool music...instead of the self indulgent solo music of Sting wafting around for so long. Though I did like SOME of his music, I think the three of them really balanced each other.
 
I read an article that touched on the rehearsals for their reunion. It seemed like they still couldn't get along...shame. 

Love the driving rhythm of this song—prolly my Police fave.  

Poacher
(Brighton, UK)
Posted: Dec 13, 2012 - 08:01
 
 Peace_tode wrote:
That being said, I will take his stiff, rock solid, incredibly difficult yet tasty drumming over the terrible time keeping meter (yet tatsy as well) drumming of Stewart Copeland every day. 
 
On the other hand I am completely the opposite. I love it when drummers improvise and play around rather than being solid and predictable. Quirky drummers always get my attention. 

oldsaxon
(Wales via Vancouver, BC.)
Posted: Dec 08, 2012 - 11:17
 
 badrummer wrote:

As memory serves, he was voted 2nd best drummer behind Neil Peart (in the rock/pop category) in Modern Drummer magazine around the time this album was released. I saw them live a few times and I thought he gave Peart's rigid, albeit phenomenal style, a run for its money.
 
Have you ever heard of Buddy Rich? Oh, never mind....Rock/pop....I misread

Peace_tode
(Atlanta)
Posted: Sep 15, 2012 - 11:16
 
Neil Peart is rigid by his own admission. That is why he began studying the art of drumming with Freddy Gruber years ago. And even on this current tour he has conciously decided to stretch himself by improvising much of his drum solo. The "Professor" is an amazingly talented drummer and self professed perfectionist and a freakishly accurate time keeper. His conquest has been achieved and he now strives to be more fluid and free. 
Those are all things he has stated in interviews. That being said, I will take his stiff, rock solid, incredibly difficult yet tasty drumming over the terrible time keeping meter (yet tatsy as well) drumming of Stewart Copeland every day.    
   AlienRelic wrote:

Neil Peart rigid? On what planet?
 



ziakut
(Right Here)
Posted: Sep 08, 2012 - 11:11
 
I respect that this band hung up the towels when they did, but they probably would have made some really cool music...instead of the self indulgent solo music of Sting wafting around for so long. Though I did like SOME of his music, I think the three of them really balanced each other.

rockpommel16
(saarland vs. netherland ;-))
Posted: Sep 08, 2012 - 11:09
 
.....7>8.......still growing.......since 32yrs.....{#Yes}

BKardon
(Louisville, CO)
Posted: Jul 24, 2012 - 15:58
 
Anyone catch Stewart making a cameo on Storage Wars?  He's a funny guy.

mark
(Oneonta, NY)
Posted: Jul 18, 2012 - 11:51
 
Bill really needs to play the next track on the album immediately after this one:  Driven to Tears -> When the World Is Running Down...  the  segue from one to the other is amazing.

AlienRelic
(east of Eden)
Posted: Jul 18, 2012 - 11:43
 
 badrummer wrote:

As memory serves, he was voted 2nd best drummer behind Neil Peart (in the rock/pop category) in Modern Drummer magazine around the time this album was released. I saw them live a few times and I thought he gave Peart's rigid, albeit phenomenal style, a run for its money.
 
Neil Peart rigid? On what planet?

Stingray
Posted: Jul 07, 2012 - 13:31
 
A lot of hot curved air - his drumming!

Stingray
Posted: May 28, 2012 - 05:48
 

I say he can be considered a great drummer only in the "technic department".

I am not fond of his style!



badrummer
(behind you)
Posted: May 22, 2012 - 09:46
 
 ick wrote:

There's no argument.  He is a very accomplished drummer.
 
As memory serves, he was voted 2nd best drummer behind Neil Peart (in the rock/pop category) in Modern Drummer magazine around the time this album was released. I saw them live a few times and I thought he gave Peart's rigid, albeit phenomenal style, a run for its money.

maxmox
(Broome, Western Australia)
Posted: May 22, 2012 - 09:44
 
 ScottN wrote:

His kick drumming complements Sting's bass so well.
 
And nearly catches up to Sting's bass runs, but there's a lot else to his imaginative fills: throws to side toms and positively satisfying snare work.........

ckcotton
(Adding snarky comments since 2007)
Posted: May 01, 2012 - 16:01
 
After all these years I finally think this is the best cut on this whole album... and thats not to take anything away from the other classics either.... message is timeless

 

smackiepipe
(Western North Carolina)
Posted: Apr 10, 2012 - 09:41
 
 fiddler wrote:

Andy and Robert's album "I advanced Masked ' is well worth a listen.
 

Dang. I've got that on vinyl, and haven't heard it in probably 20 years. Now I've got to jump over to Spotify and listen to a few cuts.

GuiltyFeat
(Ra'anana)
Posted: Apr 03, 2012 - 08:21
 
How can you say you're not responsible?

ScottN
(Condo in Gaza full time now. Thank TFSM I saw the divot where the landmine was placed.)
Posted: Mar 02, 2012 - 15:52
 
 Canlistener wrote:

Many would argue that Stewart Copeland is a very accomplished drummer.
 
His kick drumming complements Sting's bass so well.

lemmoth
(NYC)
Posted: Mar 02, 2012 - 15:50
 
 sirdroseph wrote:


That may well be but don't denigrate the Police because of that.  Their first 4 or 5 albums were just tremendous.
 
Once again, complete agreement with sirdroseph - now how do I get him to a Pearl Jam show Smile

ick
(...out of the primordial ooze)
Posted: Feb 28, 2012 - 06:40
 
 Canlistener wrote:

Many would argue that Stewart Copeland is a very accomplished drummer.
 
There's no argument.  He is a very accomplished drummer.

drsteevo
(Location Location)
Posted: Feb 23, 2012 - 09:45
 
 sirdroseph wrote:


Their first 4 or 5 albums were just tremendous.
 
They only made five (not counting greatest hits and live albums).  I wish they had stayed together a little longer, but better to leave to soon than too late.



sirdroseph
(Yes)
Posted: Feb 17, 2012 - 05:34
 
 neuticle wrote:
Sting's later work drives me to tears.
 

That may well be but don't denigrate the Police because of that.  Their first 4 or 5 albums were just tremendous.

MiracleDrug
(Earth)
Posted: Feb 17, 2012 - 05:27
 
 alanthecowboy wrote:

That solo, and the guitar solo from Blue Rodeo's '5 Days in May', are my two favorite guitar solos, ever...  I can't explain.

Edit:  As a side note, try playing some of Andy Summer's chords sometime, if you're so inclined.  He must have huge hands, or seven fingers on his left hand, or something...

 

how many chords do you know that have been named for their originator BESIDES Andy....


northern_girl
(minnesota)
Posted: Jan 27, 2012 - 14:23
 
Sting's solo career ruined the sound of the Police for me forever.

joe-1
(Düsseldorf, Germany)
Posted: Jan 27, 2012 - 14:21
 
Excellent display of incredible playlist creation skills here by Bill, when he programs this song after Sniff 'n'' Tears - Driver's Seat {#Clap}

neuticle
(fog fog fog)
Posted: Jan 27, 2012 - 14:20
 
Sting's later work drives me to tears.

Poacher
(Brighton, UK)
Posted: Jan 16, 2012 - 11:41
 
Inspired drumming. Oh, how I wish I could do that.


fingerpin
(oHIo)
Posted: Dec 09, 2011 - 09:34
 
 SinisterDexter wrote:
What's this River Tutia he keeps referring to?
 
the Mondegreen created by the way he sings "driven to tears". Guess you could say he cried him a river.

fiddler
Posted: Dec 09, 2011 - 09:30
 
 Lrobby99 wrote:

The opening number on Urgh! A Music War Just great stuff.

 
Wow! I'd almost forgotten that!

Lrobby99
(Wisconsin, USA)
Posted: Dec 09, 2011 - 09:29
 

The opening number on Urgh! A Music War Just great stuff.



fiddler
Posted: Dec 09, 2011 - 09:29
 
 Canlistener wrote:

Many would argue that Stewart Copeland is a very accomplished drummer.
  
Indeed, many do...and should.

japanmoran
(Honolulu, HI)
Posted: Dec 09, 2011 - 09:28
 
LOVE LOVE LOVE.

window
(Richmond, VA)
Posted: Dec 05, 2011 - 10:23
 
 misterbearbaby wrote:

That essentially describes their charm, eh? None of them is a great musician but they made a fine band.
 
Subjective feelings ≠ objective truths.  In this case, there are many many accomplished musicians who testify to the talent these guys have (even if they don't care for the music they make).


alanthecowboy
(Lakefield)
Posted: Nov 07, 2011 - 17:51
 
 martinc wrote:
This is one sloppy played guitar solo. It's like after they heard that they all said lets just sing whowow, whoow and just stick to playing the chords

 
That solo, and the guitar solo from Blue Rodeo's '5 Days in May', are my two favorite guitar solos, ever...  I can't explain.

Edit:  As a side note, try playing some of Andy Summer's chords sometime, if you're so inclined.  He must have huge hands, or seven fingers on his left hand, or something...


SinisterDexter
Posted: Oct 19, 2011 - 07:47
 
What's this River Tutia he keeps referring to?

fiddler
Posted: Oct 17, 2011 - 13:30
 
 Proclivities wrote:


The solo is that way on on purpose - likely inspired by the experimental works of Derek Bailey, Robert Fripp, and others.  It's the best thing about the song to me.
As to their musical abilities, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland are generally considered two of the best practitioners of their respective instruments in the rock 'n' roll era.
I was never a big fan of The Police, but they were all talented musicians.
 
Andy and Robert's album "I advanced Masked ' is well worth a listen.

drsteevo
(Location Location)
Posted: Oct 13, 2011 - 12:25
 
 martinc wrote:
This is one sloppy played guitar solo. It's like after they heard that they all said lets just sing whowow, whoow and just stick to playing the chords

 
Just because you don't understand it doesn't mean it is sloppy.

FYI: Phrygian Mode

 misterbearbaby wrote:

That essentially describes their charm, eh? None of them is a great musician but they made a fine band.

 
Like the others said below, Stewart Copeland is a great drummer, Andy Summers is an excellent guitarist.  Sting is also a great bassist and now multi-instrumentalist.  But Sting's voice is his greatest instrument, and it is a fine one.



Canlistener
(Ontario Canada)
Posted: Aug 27, 2011 - 08:32
 
 misterbearbaby wrote:

That essentially describes their charm, eh? None of them is a great musician but they made a fine band.
 
Many would argue that Stewart Copeland is a very accomplished drummer.

nalle
(Malmo, Sweden)
Posted: Aug 27, 2011 - 08:30
 
Can´t stand them, mute.

Proclivities
(Carrboro, NC)
Posted: Aug 17, 2011 - 07:58
 
 martinc wrote:
This is one sloppy played guitar solo. It's like after they heard that they all said lets just sing whowow, whoow and just stick to playing the chords

 

 misterbearbaby wrote:

That essentially describes their charm, eh? None of them is a great musician but they made a fine band.

 

The solo is that way on on purpose - likely inspired by the experimental works of Derek Bailey, Robert Fripp, and others.  It's the best thing about the song to me.
As to their musical abilities, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland are generally considered two of the best practitioners of their respective instruments in the rock 'n' roll era.
I was never a big fan of The Police, but they were all talented musicians.



MiracleDrug
(Earth)
Posted: Aug 11, 2011 - 14:48
 
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misterbearbaby
(Marina del Rey, California)
Posted: Aug 05, 2011 - 10:42
 
 martinc wrote:
This is one sloppy played guitar solo. It's like after they heard that they all said lets just sing whowow, whoow and just stick to playing the chords

 
That essentially describes their charm, eh? None of them is a great musician but they made a fine band.


martinc
(Ottawa Canada)
Posted: Aug 05, 2011 - 09:54
 
This is one sloppy played guitar solo. It's like after they heard that they all said lets just sing whowow, whoow and just stick to playing the chords


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sirdroseph
(Yes)
Posted: Aug 01, 2011 - 10:51
 
 unclehud wrote:
How badly will I be trashed if I were to say this band was as influential as the Beatles?  They certainly changed the course of pop rock, and with lyrics about things other than sex, drugs, and rock and roll.
 

You won't be trashed and they were influential, but the Beatles??? That is a whoooole other level.{#Yes}

planet_lizard
(Sagittarius Dwarf Elliptical Galaxy)
Posted: Aug 01, 2011 - 10:38
 
 bronorb wrote:

Agree. They have to be played together.

 
{#Clap}


unclehud
(300 feet above the planet)
Posted: Jul 16, 2011 - 23:06
 
How badly will I be trashed if I were to say this band was as influential as the Beatles?  They certainly changed the course of pop rock, and with lyrics about things other than sex, drugs, and rock and roll.

beeblebrocks40
(Jonas Ridge, NC)
Posted: Jul 11, 2011 - 07:10
 
Love this song, but everytime I would try to play it on my drums, there was always a drumstick that would end up giving up its life to my thrashing.  {#Drummer}

MiracleDrug
(Earth)
Posted: Jul 11, 2011 - 06:08
 
typically brilliant..

olivertwist
(Atlanta GA)
Posted: Jul 11, 2011 - 06:08
 
 fiddler wrote:
One of the most innovative and goofy guitar solos of all time...except maybe Andy's solo in "When the World is Running Down..." ONE held note. Who does that? Such restraint. Genius!
 

I'm crossing my fingers that BIll leads from this into "When the World is Running Down." This song merges right into it on the album. The two songs just might be the band's finest work.