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Lista utworów: 1. ROXANNE 2. CAN'T STAND LOSING YOU 3. SO LONELEY 4. MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE 5. WALKING ON THE MOON 6. THE BED'S TOO BIG WITHOUT YOU 7. DON'T STAND SO CLOSE TO ME 8. DE DO DO DO DE DA DA DA 9. EVERY LITTLE THING SHE DOES IS MAGIC 10. INVISIBLE SUN 11. SPIRITS IN THE MATERIAL WORLD 12. SYNCHRONICITY II 13. EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE 14. KING OF PAIN 15. WRAPPED AROUND YOUR FINGER 16. TEA IN THE SAHARA
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16 TRACK COLLECTION from Sting & the chaps. Fts "Every Breath You Take", "Roxanne" & more...
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56 of 59 people found the following review helpful
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There are quite a few Police/Police-Sting compilations doing the rounds at the moment. Avoid all of them and buy this ! Greatest Hits is just that, a sixteen-track, chronologically correct retropsective which provides us with all the big hit singles, plus a couple of classic album cuts such as Beds To Big Without You, Tea In The Sahara and the utterly brilliant power-pop of Synchronicity II (a US single). With Sting's ever-thoughtful lyrics, Andy Summers' sublime muscianship (he was the real cornerstone of the band) and Stuart Copeland's brilliantly tight percussion, there is something here for everyone. From the reggae-esque Roxanne (1978), the gorgeous simplicity of the bass-line on Walking On The Moon (1979), the pure pop joy of Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic (1981) to their all time classic single Every Breath You Take (1983), you can really begin to appreciate the musical evolution of the band over the years, with the quality control never letting-up throughout.
They probably had another classic album or two in them after 1983 but by then they were all fist-fighting in the studio, couldn't stand the sight of each other and Sting was being rapidly lulled by the A&M money men into his solid if not a little dull solo career. They briefly reformed in 1986, and as a prequel to a new album, cut a poor remake of their 1980 single Don't Stand So Close To Me, which the compilists have thankfully not tagged onto the end of this collection. Once again the punch-ups and musical differences prevailed and The Police were finally and lamentably laid to rest.
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Incredible. I love every track on this album; pure listening pleasure. This is the only album I have that is truly consistent - I adore every track. I would never press skip to hear the next track because they are all equally superb!! Now how many of you reading this can say the same about any other album in your possession?? Every track is pure gold on this CD.
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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This is a superb collection of Police singles, from the early days of Roxanne and Can't Stand Losing You - both of which were considered controversial songs because of their subject matter. The Police very successfully integrated reggae rhythms into their sound, as demonstrated by the aforementioned and by later smashes like Message In A Bottle and Don't Stand So Close To Me. My other favourites include Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic, Spirits In The Material World and Every Breath You Take. Not everything here has stood the test of time well - De Do Do Do is one those irritating novelty numbers that I skip when listening to this album. These songs, although mostly simple and catchy, are a cut above simple pop because of their clever lyrics that often contain a twist or two, innovative rhythmic patterns and the band's professionalism. This greatest hits album is perfect for the casual listener although hardcore fans might want to get all the band's output on CD. There is also the 1997 collection The Best Of Sting And The Police with a slightly different track listing, containing more of Sting's ballads.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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The Police are, in my opinion, a very underrated band. OK, its not as if they weren't successful in their time, but nowadays, everyone seems to have forgotten how good they were. Sting is an excellent vocalist and a songwriter of tremendous imagination and variety- just look at the contrast between the earlier slick reggae sounds of "Roxanne" and "I Can't Stand Losing You" and the later darkly storming effort of "Syncronicity II". If you are not a fan, or would never have really considered purchasing this album, why not give it a try? Here's a little carrot: "Every Breath You Take" is not the best song on this album.
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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A very good collection for the casual fan, "Greatest Hits" gathers the Police's most succesful singles, and since they were mostly a singles band, that's pretty much everything most people will need.
All their most accessible songs are here; "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic", "Don't Stand So Close To Me", Can't Stand Losing You", the larynx-shredding "Roxanne", and of course Sting's and Andy Summers' subtle reworking of "Stand By Me" - the classic "Every Breath You Take".
(What? You don't believe that song is based on "Stand By Me"?
Listen to the chord changes. Or ask Keith Richards, because I hadn't noticed it either until I read an interview with him where he mentions the Police and those two songs.)
Anyway, unless you're a hardcore Police fan (in which case you probably have all of their albums anyway), this is pretty much all you'll ever need.
A fine, throrough compilation.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I can honestly say, without any shadow of a doubt that this album is made up of the Greatest hits of the Police! ;-p
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By radiojock
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I've got an awful lot of albums I'm playing through at present. Bought this coz it's got Spirits In The Material World, which wasn't on my other Police/Sting compilation. Love all the songs here. Originally had the album on tape, and WE ALL KNOW what happens to tape, eventually, hahahaha!
So glad to see this collection was also released on CD. I gobbled up a copy while I still could. If you like the Police, maybe you should consider doing the same! This really is a stunning album.
So glad to see this collection was also released on CD. I gobbled up a copy while I still could. If you like the Police, maybe you should consider doing the same! This really is a stunning album.
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police greatest hits
It was great being able to get a cd of the police's greatest hits, it was a grest reminder of how good mudic was in the 80's!
Published 6 days ago by tc
3.0 out of 5 stars
album
it's an old album so ex[ect the quality of the music not to be A1! But it's fine, as paid for.
Published 27 days ago by SR
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this.
Best way to get all their fab hits all in one place. Play nice and loud while doing my house work.
Published 1 month ago by Mary Penney
5.0 out of 5 stars
the best
one of the best, never get fed up of listening to it,its a shame thay are still not together now.
Published 1 month ago by dave leigh
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Was it that long ago?
An excellent compilation. Presented in a nice inner sleeve it brings back many happy memories. It makes me wonder why they ever split up.
Published 1 month ago by John
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Greateast Hits The Police.
Having this album on cassette a few years ago I am now grateful to have it on Cd It covers all the Hits Of the vPolice from 1979 to 1983. Read more
Published 1 month ago by David
5.0 out of 5 stars
It is a cd
Husband loves greatest hits cd as you don't get the poorer songs.
Arrived when it said it old.
Good price
Arrived when it said it old.
Good price
Published 2 months ago by Kathleen Godsman
5.0 out of 5 stars
outstanding
Just had to have this album again love it the first time I bought it and had to have it in my collection again...Thank you
Published 3 months ago by bumper
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Music
One of those Bands I would never buy an album of.
But the greatest Hits is Great!
Not sure about the later stuff but most of these are classics.
But the greatest Hits is Great!
Not sure about the later stuff but most of these are classics.
Published 4 months ago by J. A. Robertson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Police
I choose this quality considering the review of others and nostalgia of the 80
I like it very much for the quality
yes i'll raccomend
I like it very much for the quality
yes i'll raccomend
Published 4 months ago by F1redpower
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