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Live
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Live the Police
  • Very interesting and, for one disc at least, a great recording
  • Police - 'Live' (A&M) 4 1/2 stars
  • did't play
  • A truly great band
 Live
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Manufacturer: Interscope Records
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ASIN: B00008BRB6
Release Date: 2003-03-04

Tracks:

  1. Next To You
  2. So Lonely
  3. Truth Hits Everybody
  4. Walking On The Moon
  5. Hole In My Life
  6. Fall Out
  7. Bring On The Night
  8. Message In A Bottle
  9. The Bed's Too Big Without You
  10. Peanuts
  11. Roxanne
  12. Can't Stand Losing You
  13. Landlord
  14. Born In The 50's
  15. Be My Girl/Sally

Tracks:

  1. Synchonicity
  2. Synchonicity II
  3. Walking In Your Footsteps
  4. Message In A Bottle
  5. O My God
  6. De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da
  7. Wrapped Around Your Finger
  8. Tea In The Sahara
  9. Spirits In The Material World
  10. King Of Pain
  11. Don't Stand So Close To Me
  12. Every Breath You Take
  13. Roxanne
  14. Can't Stand Losing You
  15. So Lonely

Amazon.com

Consisting of one disc recorded from a Boston radio broadcast in 1979 and the other from a large concert hall in Atlanta in 1983, Live! demonstrates the evolution of the Police's sound while showing off their ability to perform onstage. Aside from the track listings (although several of the same tracks are found on both discs), there are notable differences between the two concerts. The production is the most obvious. The 1979 recording, sounding raw like a well-done bootleg, is mixed for a punk band, which the Police largely were at the time. The Atlanta recording is slick and professional, perfect for the world-famous pop stars they had become. The second major difference is the performances themselves. In the Boston concert, because they had less material to fill an entire show, the band extended the songs by improvising on themes and progressions (while at the same time frequently lead-footing the tempos). In contrast, the Atlanta show featured a denser mix. Three backup singers doubled the number of people onstage, while the songs were moody and atmospheric. Again the band expanded on its arrangements. You won't hear your favorite licks from many of these songs, but the fair exchange is getting to hear drummer Stewart Copeland's inspired improvised fills; Andy Summers's cautious, delicate guitar textures; and Sting's rasta chants. Aside from being a transcendent live album, this collection makes it very clear that the Police were so much more than just Sting and "two other guys." Quite the opposite is true. It testifies not only to the strength of the songwriting but, more important, to the band's musicianship. The Police were a perfect musical trinity, each member an indispensable and inseparable part of the whole. --Beth Massa

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Live the Police.......2007-03-26

This CD was received as described and is a very good deal for the price. Seller was prompt in shipment.

4 out of 5 stars Very interesting and, for one disc at least, a great recording.......2007-03-14

It had been discussed for years, and in 1995 (apparently after the success of the rare live recordings found on the 4-disc boxset "Message in a Box: The Complete Recordings") a live album by The Police was released. The album, produced by Andy Summers, is a two-disc set - a very wise move, considering how vastly different the two CDs sound. Disc one is a 1979 performance in Boston that was broadcast over the radio; disc two is a 1983 performance in Atlanta during the "Synchronicity" tour.

It is the concensus of both the fans and the critics that the reason to purchase this set is for the first disc, recorded around the release of "Reggatta de Blanc". I completely disagree. To me, disc one, though more ferocious than disc two, sounds almost off-puttingly pretentious (albeit good-naturedly so). Sting seems to be trying almost too hard, and his ego is put on display more than a few times (in the opening of "Walking on the Moon", he announces, "This is from MY new record."). Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers' performances are quite lacking, and all in all the first disc comes across as being very dull, with the exception of a stellar version of "The Bed's Too Big Without You".

Disc two is my favorite, and definitely the highlight of the album. It was recorded during the peak of the band's popularity, and the material they had to work with was of much greater quality than that which they play on disc one (although many of the songs are repeated). Also, there's something exhilarating about hearing the huge crowd all-out roar during the performances. There are excellent performances of a number of songs, like the fast-paced, energetic opener, "Synchronicity I"; the dreamy bounce of "Tea in the Sahara"; the nasty-sounding and powerful "Don't Stand So Close to Me"; and high-voltage performances of "Can't Stand Losing You" and "So Lonely", both of which have some simply exemplary instrumental sections. "Can't Stand Losing You"'s is especially interesting. Prior to the release of "Reggatta de Blanc", the band would burst into a rolling chant during the middle of "Can't Stand Losing You" whenever it was performed live. That section was removed verbatim and recorded as the title track for "Reggatta de Blanc".

Disc two is the exact opposite of disc one. Sting is fine and well aware of the immense power he has over the audience, but his heart is definitely not in his singing, and at times his voice sounds hoarse from a little too much use. On the other hand, Summers and Copeland are just fantastic. Summers' playing is gorgeous and fluctuates between being fierce and being ethereal and moody; Copeland's is fast-paced, tough, and exotic. Still, as others have pointed out, the second disc has its flaws. Chief amongst those are the annoying and completely unnecessary backup singers, who I believe returned for Sting's first solo live recording, 1986's delightful "Bring on the Night". Here, however, they seem to be simply a product of Sting's laziness.

All in all, how much one enjoys "Live!" will depend on whether you're more a fan of the band's more fast-paced, punky material (their earlier work) or their more brilliant, ethereal and new wave stuff (their later work). I am more a fan of the latter, which is perhaps why I loved disc two, but doubt that disc one will ever get much play from myself. I would say that for the Police fan this set is definitely worth purchasing (and by all means, purchase the remastered version; the remastering job is utterly superb), but for anyone else I would highly recommend purchasing their studio albums first.

4 out of 5 stars Police - 'Live' (A&M) 4 1/2 stars.......2006-06-17

Apparently,there must be simply SO many 'new' releases put out at any given time,one obviously cannot keep track of EVERY one.As a result,I've only recently become aware of this live Police archive 2-CD title.Sound quality here could be a bit better,but it'll do.Disc one is from a 1979 live radio broadcast direct from the Orpheum Theater in Boston.I remember hearing this on a special late night radio show,don't believe that I taped it,or other wise,I wouldn't be so thrilled to finally land a copy of this disc.Better tunes are "So Lonely",the well written "Walking On The Moon","Message In A Bottle",their very first smash hit "Roxanne","Can't Stand Losing You" and "Born In The 50's".Disc two comes from a major gig in Atlanta in 1983 off their 'Synchronicity' tour.Most memorable cuts here are the awesome "Synchronicity II","De Do Do Do,De Da Da Da","Wrapped Around Your Finger",Sting's signature song "King Of Pain","Don't Stand So Close To Me" and "Every Breath You Take".A must-have for most Police fans.I was fortunate enough to catch The Police on the second leg of their 'Synchronicity' tour,as I never thought it would be their last.I've spoken with a couple of HUGE old school Police fans and they tell me they want NOTHING to do with this 2-CD release,that they're simply tired of seeing Sting out on solo tours and they feel somewhat betrayed that The Police will likely never reunite.Have to wonder how many others feel the same way.

1 out of 5 stars did't play.......2006-03-08

I tried it in a cd player dvd player computer came up blank
now i've givin up
this is the first time this has happend

4 out of 5 stars A truly great band.......2006-02-10

I had the pleasure of seing the Police live four times, each time while they were touring a new album. The shows were incredible, mainly because Sting and the boys were born performers. They really thrived when in front of an audience, more so than when they were in the studio. Personally, I think they reached their peak when touring Zenyatta Mondatta. They had mastered their ska-rock style to perfection. Even though you knew "So Lonely" and "Can't Stand Losing You" were coming up, they were always fresh and different. These CDs give you early Police, touring the first two albums and pre-breakup Police touring their last album. I would be lying if I said they were equal CDs. The first CD is better, much more pure and honest. I am not going to blast the Police for selling out, even though they kind of did. However, the Atlanta concert was jammed full with bandwagon fans that owned exactly one Police album, Synchronicity. Sting tries to draw the loyal crowd responses that he was used to getting from core fans, but they were not there. The boys still put in a good show, but not as good as the Boston gig. To be honest, if you want to hear the greatest recorded Police concert, it was one done in Melbourne Australia in 1981 and recorded by an Aussie station. To this day it is one of the greatest concerts I have ever heard.
Live!
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Live the Police
  • Very interesting and, for one disc at least, a great recording
  • Police - 'Live' (A&M) 4 1/2 stars
  • did't play
  • A truly great band
 Live!
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Manufacturer: A&M
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002G2E
Release Date: 1995-06-13

Tracks:

  1. Next To You
  2. So Lonely
  3. Truth Hits Everybody
  4. Walking On The Moon
  5. Hole In My Life
  6. Fall Out
  7. Bring On The Night
  8. Message In The Bottle
  9. The Bed's To Big Without You
  10. Peanuts
  11. Roxanne
  12. Can't Stand Losing You
  13. Landlord
  14. Born In The 50's
  15. Be My Girl / Sally

Tracks:

  1. Synchronicity I
  2. Synchronicity II
  3. Walking In Your Footsteps
  4. Message In A Bottle
  5. O My God
  6. De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da
  7. Wrapped Around Your Finger
  8. Tea In The Sahara
  9. Spirits In The Material World
  10. King Of Pain
  11. Don't Stand So Close To Me
  12. Every Breath You Take
  13. Roxanne
  14. Can't Stand Losing You
  15. So Lonely

Amazon.com

Consisting of one disc recorded from a Boston radio broadcast in 1979 and the other from a large concert hall in Atlanta in 1983, Live! demonstrates the evolution of the Police's sound while showing off their ability to perform onstage. Aside from the track listings (although several of the same tracks are found on both discs), there are notable differences between the two concerts. The production is the most obvious. The 1979 recording, sounding raw like a well-done bootleg, is mixed for a punk band, which the Police largely were at the time. The Atlanta recording is slick and professional, perfect for the world-famous pop stars they had become. The second major difference is the performances themselves. In the Boston concert, because they had less material to fill an entire show, the band extended the songs by improvising on themes and progressions (while at the same time frequently lead-footing the tempos). In contrast, the Atlanta show featured a denser mix. Three backup singers doubled the number of people onstage, while the songs were moody and atmospheric. Again the band expanded on its arrangements. You won't hear your favorite licks from many of these songs, but the fair exchange is getting to hear drummer Stewart Copeland's inspired improvised fills; Andy Summers's cautious, delicate guitar textures; and Sting's rasta chants. Aside from being a transcendent live album, this collection makes it very clear that the Police were so much more than just Sting and "two other guys." Quite the opposite is true. It testifies not only to the strength of the songwriting but, more important, to the band's musicianship. The Police were a perfect musical trinity, each member an indispensable and inseparable part of the whole. --Beth Massa

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Live the Police.......2007-03-26

This CD was received as described and is a very good deal for the price. Seller was prompt in shipment.

4 out of 5 stars Very interesting and, for one disc at least, a great recording.......2007-03-14

It had been discussed for years, and in 1995 (apparently after the success of the rare live recordings found on the 4-disc boxset "Message in a Box: The Complete Recordings") a live album by The Police was released. The album, produced by Andy Summers, is a two-disc set - a very wise move, considering how vastly different the two CDs sound. Disc one is a 1979 performance in Boston that was broadcast over the radio; disc two is a 1983 performance in Atlanta during the "Synchronicity" tour.

It is the concensus of both the fans and the critics that the reason to purchase this set is for the first disc, recorded around the release of "Reggatta de Blanc". I completely disagree. To me, disc one, though more ferocious than disc two, sounds almost off-puttingly pretentious (albeit good-naturedly so). Sting seems to be trying almost too hard, and his ego is put on display more than a few times (in the opening of "Walking on the Moon", he announces, "This is from MY new record."). Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers' performances are quite lacking, and all in all the first disc comes across as being very dull, with the exception of a stellar version of "The Bed's Too Big Without You".

Disc two is my favorite, and definitely the highlight of the album. It was recorded during the peak of the band's popularity, and the material they had to work with was of much greater quality than that which they play on disc one (although many of the songs are repeated). Also, there's something exhilarating about hearing the huge crowd all-out roar during the performances. There are excellent performances of a number of songs, like the fast-paced, energetic opener, "Synchronicity I"; the dreamy bounce of "Tea in the Sahara"; the nasty-sounding and powerful "Don't Stand So Close to Me"; and high-voltage performances of "Can't Stand Losing You" and "So Lonely", both of which have some simply exemplary instrumental sections. "Can't Stand Losing You"'s is especially interesting. Prior to the release of "Reggatta de Blanc", the band would burst into a rolling chant during the middle of "Can't Stand Losing You" whenever it was performed live. That section was removed verbatim and recorded as the title track for "Reggatta de Blanc".

Disc two is the exact opposite of disc one. Sting is fine and well aware of the immense power he has over the audience, but his heart is definitely not in his singing, and at times his voice sounds hoarse from a little too much use. On the other hand, Summers and Copeland are just fantastic. Summers' playing is gorgeous and fluctuates between being fierce and being ethereal and moody; Copeland's is fast-paced, tough, and exotic. Still, as others have pointed out, the second disc has its flaws. Chief amongst those are the annoying and completely unnecessary backup singers, who I believe returned for Sting's first solo live recording, 1986's delightful "Bring on the Night". Here, however, they seem to be simply a product of Sting's laziness.

All in all, how much one enjoys "Live!" will depend on whether you're more a fan of the band's more fast-paced, punky material (their earlier work) or their more brilliant, ethereal and new wave stuff (their later work). I am more a fan of the latter, which is perhaps why I loved disc two, but doubt that disc one will ever get much play from myself. I would say that for the Police fan this set is definitely worth purchasing (and by all means, purchase the remastered version; the remastering job is utterly superb), but for anyone else I would highly recommend purchasing their studio albums first.

4 out of 5 stars Police - 'Live' (A&M) 4 1/2 stars.......2006-06-17

Apparently,there must be simply SO many 'new' releases put out at any given time,one obviously cannot keep track of EVERY one.As a result,I've only recently become aware of this live Police archive 2-CD title.Sound quality here could be a bit better,but it'll do.Disc one is from a 1979 live radio broadcast direct from the Orpheum Theater in Boston.I remember hearing this on a special late night radio show,don't believe that I taped it,or other wise,I wouldn't be so thrilled to finally land a copy of this disc.Better tunes are "So Lonely",the well written "Walking On The Moon","Message In A Bottle",their very first smash hit "Roxanne","Can't Stand Losing You" and "Born In The 50's".Disc two comes from a major gig in Atlanta in 1983 off their 'Synchronicity' tour.Most memorable cuts here are the awesome "Synchronicity II","De Do Do Do,De Da Da Da","Wrapped Around Your Finger",Sting's signature song "King Of Pain","Don't Stand So Close To Me" and "Every Breath You Take".A must-have for most Police fans.I was fortunate enough to catch The Police on the second leg of their 'Synchronicity' tour,as I never thought it would be their last.I've spoken with a couple of HUGE old school Police fans and they tell me they want NOTHING to do with this 2-CD release,that they're simply tired of seeing Sting out on solo tours and they feel somewhat betrayed that The Police will likely never reunite.Have to wonder how many others feel the same way.

1 out of 5 stars did't play.......2006-03-08

I tried it in a cd player dvd player computer came up blank
now i've givin up
this is the first time this has happend

4 out of 5 stars A truly great band.......2006-02-10

I had the pleasure of seing the Police live four times, each time while they were touring a new album. The shows were incredible, mainly because Sting and the boys were born performers. They really thrived when in front of an audience, more so than when they were in the studio. Personally, I think they reached their peak when touring Zenyatta Mondatta. They had mastered their ska-rock style to perfection. Even though you knew "So Lonely" and "Can't Stand Losing You" were coming up, they were always fresh and different. These CDs give you early Police, touring the first two albums and pre-breakup Police touring their last album. I would be lying if I said they were equal CDs. The first CD is better, much more pure and honest. I am not going to blast the Police for selling out, even though they kind of did. However, the Atlanta concert was jammed full with bandwagon fans that owned exactly one Police album, Synchronicity. Sting tries to draw the loyal crowd responses that he was used to getting from core fans, but they were not there. The boys still put in a good show, but not as good as the Boston gig. To be honest, if you want to hear the greatest recorded Police concert, it was one done in Melbourne Australia in 1981 and recorded by an Aussie station. To this day it is one of the greatest concerts I have ever heard.
Live!
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Live the Police
  • Very interesting and, for one disc at least, a great recording
  • Police - 'Live' (A&M) 4 1/2 stars
  • did't play
  • A truly great band
 Live!
The Police
Manufacturer: Interscope Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000088NT0
Release Date: 2003-03-04

Tracks:

  1. Next to You
  2. So Lonely
  3. Truth Hits Everybody
  4. Walking on the Moon
  5. Hole in My Life
  6. Fall Out
  7. Bring on the Night
  8. Message in a Bottle
  9. Bed's Too Big Without You
  10. Peanuts
  11. Roxanne
  12. Can't Stand Losing You
  13. Landlord
  14. Born in the 50's
  15. Be My Girl/Sally

Tracks:

  1. Synchronicity I
  2. Synchronicity II
  3. Walking in Your Footsteps
  4. Message in a Bottle
  5. O My God
  6. De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da
  7. Wrapped Around Your Finger
  8. Tea in the Sahara
  9. Spirits in the Material World
  10. King of Pain
  11. Don't Stand So Close to Me
  12. Every Breath You Take
  13. Roxanne
  14. Can't Stand Losing You
  15. So Lonely

Amazon.com

Consisting of one disc recorded from a Boston radio broadcast in 1979 and the other from a large concert hall in Atlanta in 1983, Live! demonstrates the evolution of the Police's sound while showing off their ability to perform onstage. Aside from the track listings (although several of the same tracks are found on both discs), there are notable differences between the two concerts. The production is the most obvious. The 1979 recording, sounding raw like a well-done bootleg, is mixed for a punk band, which the Police largely were at the time. The Atlanta recording is slick and professional, perfect for the world-famous pop stars they had become. The second major difference is the performances themselves. In the Boston concert, because they had less material to fill an entire show, the band extended the songs by improvising on themes and progressions (while at the same time frequently lead-footing the tempos). In contrast, the Atlanta show featured a denser mix. Three backup singers doubled the number of people onstage, while the songs were moody and atmospheric. Again the band expanded on its arrangements. You won't hear your favorite licks from many of these songs, but the fair exchange is getting to hear drummer Stewart Copeland's inspired improvised fills; Andy Summers's cautious, delicate guitar textures; and Sting's rasta chants. Aside from being a transcendent live album, this collection makes it very clear that the Police were so much more than just Sting and "two other guys." Quite the opposite is true. It testifies not only to the strength of the songwriting but, more important, to the band's musicianship. The Police were a perfect musical trinity, each member an indispensable and inseparable part of the whole. --Beth Massa

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Live the Police.......2007-03-26

This CD was received as described and is a very good deal for the price. Seller was prompt in shipment.

4 out of 5 stars Very interesting and, for one disc at least, a great recording.......2007-03-14

It had been discussed for years, and in 1995 (apparently after the success of the rare live recordings found on the 4-disc boxset "Message in a Box: The Complete Recordings") a live album by The Police was released. The album, produced by Andy Summers, is a two-disc set - a very wise move, considering how vastly different the two CDs sound. Disc one is a 1979 performance in Boston that was broadcast over the radio; disc two is a 1983 performance in Atlanta during the "Synchronicity" tour.

It is the concensus of both the fans and the critics that the reason to purchase this set is for the first disc, recorded around the release of "Reggatta de Blanc". I completely disagree. To me, disc one, though more ferocious than disc two, sounds almost off-puttingly pretentious (albeit good-naturedly so). Sting seems to be trying almost too hard, and his ego is put on display more than a few times (in the opening of "Walking on the Moon", he announces, "This is from MY new record."). Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers' performances are quite lacking, and all in all the first disc comes across as being very dull, with the exception of a stellar version of "The Bed's Too Big Without You".

Disc two is my favorite, and definitely the highlight of the album. It was recorded during the peak of the band's popularity, and the material they had to work with was of much greater quality than that which they play on disc one (although many of the songs are repeated). Also, there's something exhilarating about hearing the huge crowd all-out roar during the performances. There are excellent performances of a number of songs, like the fast-paced, energetic opener, "Synchronicity I"; the dreamy bounce of "Tea in the Sahara"; the nasty-sounding and powerful "Don't Stand So Close to Me"; and high-voltage performances of "Can't Stand Losing You" and "So Lonely", both of which have some simply exemplary instrumental sections. "Can't Stand Losing You"'s is especially interesting. Prior to the release of "Reggatta de Blanc", the band would burst into a rolling chant during the middle of "Can't Stand Losing You" whenever it was performed live. That section was removed verbatim and recorded as the title track for "Reggatta de Blanc".

Disc two is the exact opposite of disc one. Sting is fine and well aware of the immense power he has over the audience, but his heart is definitely not in his singing, and at times his voice sounds hoarse from a little too much use. On the other hand, Summers and Copeland are just fantastic. Summers' playing is gorgeous and fluctuates between being fierce and being ethereal and moody; Copeland's is fast-paced, tough, and exotic. Still, as others have pointed out, the second disc has its flaws. Chief amongst those are the annoying and completely unnecessary backup singers, who I believe returned for Sting's first solo live recording, 1986's delightful "Bring on the Night". Here, however, they seem to be simply a product of Sting's laziness.

All in all, how much one enjoys "Live!" will depend on whether you're more a fan of the band's more fast-paced, punky material (their earlier work) or their more brilliant, ethereal and new wave stuff (their later work). I am more a fan of the latter, which is perhaps why I loved disc two, but doubt that disc one will ever get much play from myself. I would say that for the Police fan this set is definitely worth purchasing (and by all means, purchase the remastered version; the remastering job is utterly superb), but for anyone else I would highly recommend purchasing their studio albums first.

4 out of 5 stars Police - 'Live' (A&M) 4 1/2 stars.......2006-06-17

Apparently,there must be simply SO many 'new' releases put out at any given time,one obviously cannot keep track of EVERY one.As a result,I've only recently become aware of this live Police archive 2-CD title.Sound quality here could be a bit better,but it'll do.Disc one is from a 1979 live radio broadcast direct from the Orpheum Theater in Boston.I remember hearing this on a special late night radio show,don't believe that I taped it,or other wise,I wouldn't be so thrilled to finally land a copy of this disc.Better tunes are "So Lonely",the well written "Walking On The Moon","Message In A Bottle",their very first smash hit "Roxanne","Can't Stand Losing You" and "Born In The 50's".Disc two comes from a major gig in Atlanta in 1983 off their 'Synchronicity' tour.Most memorable cuts here are the awesome "Synchronicity II","De Do Do Do,De Da Da Da","Wrapped Around Your Finger",Sting's signature song "King Of Pain","Don't Stand So Close To Me" and "Every Breath You Take".A must-have for most Police fans.I was fortunate enough to catch The Police on the second leg of their 'Synchronicity' tour,as I never thought it would be their last.I've spoken with a couple of HUGE old school Police fans and they tell me they want NOTHING to do with this 2-CD release,that they're simply tired of seeing Sting out on solo tours and they feel somewhat betrayed that The Police will likely never reunite.Have to wonder how many others feel the same way.

1 out of 5 stars did't play.......2006-03-08

I tried it in a cd player dvd player computer came up blank
now i've givin up
this is the first time this has happend

4 out of 5 stars A truly great band.......2006-02-10

I had the pleasure of seing the Police live four times, each time while they were touring a new album. The shows were incredible, mainly because Sting and the boys were born performers. They really thrived when in front of an audience, more so than when they were in the studio. Personally, I think they reached their peak when touring Zenyatta Mondatta. They had mastered their ska-rock style to perfection. Even though you knew "So Lonely" and "Can't Stand Losing You" were coming up, they were always fresh and different. These CDs give you early Police, touring the first two albums and pre-breakup Police touring their last album. I would be lying if I said they were equal CDs. The first CD is better, much more pure and honest. I am not going to blast the Police for selling out, even though they kind of did. However, the Atlanta concert was jammed full with bandwagon fans that owned exactly one Police album, Synchronicity. Sting tries to draw the loyal crowd responses that he was used to getting from core fans, but they were not there. The boys still put in a good show, but not as good as the Boston gig. To be honest, if you want to hear the greatest recorded Police concert, it was one done in Melbourne Australia in 1981 and recorded by an Aussie station. To this day it is one of the greatest concerts I have ever heard.
The Police LIVE
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    		The Police LIVE

    Manufacturer: A&M Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    1. Bring on the Night
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    ASIN: B000CQ2UGY

    Product Description

    A two-CD album of two different Police concerts. The first CD was recorded in 1979 at a concert in Boston. The second CD was recorded in 1983 at a concert in Atlanta.
    Live in the Rockies
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Excellent band, if you like bagpipes
    • Stirring and Invigorating Pipe Music
    		 Live in the Rockies
    Victoria Police Pipe Band
    Manufacturer: Celtic America Llc
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Folk | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B0000251CQ
    Release Date: 2002-01-01

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Excellent band, if you like bagpipes.......2007-06-08

    Excellent. If you like pipes a must have. The Hellbound train is probably the best non traditional pipe song I have heard. And it was done live!!!

    5 out of 5 stars Stirring and Invigorating Pipe Music.......2006-04-01


    This album is simply one of the best discs ever produced by a performance pipe band. The disc was recorded in Colorado (USA) in front of an audience as part of a "Champions of the World" tour, and the tracks are interspersed with cheers and applause. Rather than detracting for the music, this adds a thrilling ambience to the tunes.
    Each track is excellent in its own right, but two tunes stand out as my favorites. Pipe Power is a medley of contemporary and classics, the nest of which is a version of Pumpkin's Fancy. But towering above all else of the disc is The Hellbound Train. This piece is a stirring and haunting track is will get any pipe-lover's pulse kicked up. Rumor has it that the loudest round of cheering during the actual tune is for a piper who broke out into a modified Highland Fling while he was playing. Given the complexity of the tune, it would have been amazing to see.
    Hands down, I would recommend this disc to any pipe-lover as a mandatory part of any collection.
    Still Be Love in the World
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • An odd conglomeration
    		 Still Be Love in the World
    Sting
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0002H7WL6

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars An odd conglomeration.......2004-11-17

    Some live tracks and some remixes join on this unusual package. The "Desert Rose" edit is worth the price, but the exact purpose of this CD is oblique.
    Live!
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      		Live!
      The Police
      Manufacturer: A&M
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      Hardcore & PunkHardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music | Vinyl Records | American Punk | British Punk | Emo | Garage Punk | Hardcore | Post Hardcore | Proto Punk | Punk | Punk Revival | Punk-Pop | Riot Grrl | Ska Punk | Straight Edge
      New WaveNew Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
      Post-PunkPost-Punk | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B00009P57P
      Release Date: 1995-01-01

      Tracks:

      1. Next to You
      2. So Lonely
      3. Truth Hits Everybody
      4. Walking on the Moon
      5. Hole in My Life
      6. Fall Out
      7. Bring on the Night
      8. Message in a Bottle
      9. Bed's Too Big Without You
      10. Peanuts
      11. Roxanne
      12. Can't Stand Losing You
      13. Landlord
      14. Born in the 50's
      15. Be My Girl/Sally

      Tracks:

      1. Synchronicity I
      2. Synchronicity II
      3. Walking in Your Footsteps
      4. Message in a Bottle
      5. O My God
      6. De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da
      7. Wrapped Around Your Finger
      8. Tea in the Sahara
      9. Spirits in the Material World
      10. King of Pain
      11. Don't Stand So Close to Me
      12. Every Breath You Take
      13. Roxanne
      14. Can't Stand Losing You
      15. So Lonely

      Album Description

      Import double disc Gold series from Universal Music presents vast riches from the Universal vaults. The Gold Disc is remastered and housed in a standard jewel case with a slipcase. Includes complete career overview, extensive selections drawn from the most important years with key hits, extensive liner notes, credits, and period photos. Contains 29 total tracks including 'Bring On The Night', 'Message In A Bottle', 'Roxanne', 'Can't Stand Losing You', 'Every Breath You Take', 'Don't Stand So Close To Me' and more! 2005.
      Live!
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        		Live!
        The Police
        Manufacturer: A&M
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        Hardcore & PunkHardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music | Vinyl Records | American Punk | British Punk | Emo | Garage Punk | Hardcore | Post Hardcore | Proto Punk | Punk | Punk Revival | Punk-Pop | Riot Grrl | Ska Punk | Straight Edge
        New WaveNew Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
        Post-PunkPost-Punk | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Live Albums | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
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        Alternative RockAlternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music
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        ASIN: B00009KM6N
        Release Date: 2003-07-07

        Tracks:

        1. Next to You
        2. So Lonely
        3. Truth Hits Everybody
        4. Walking on the Moon
        5. Hole in My Life
        6. Fall Out
        7. Bring on the Night
        8. Message in a Bottle
        9. Bed's Too Big Without You
        10. Peanuts
        11. Roxanne
        12. Can't Stand Losing You
        13. Landlord
        14. Born in the 50's
        15. Be My Girl/Sally

        Tracks:

        1. Synchronicity I
        2. Synchronicity II
        3. Walking in Your Footsteps
        4. Message in a Bottle
        5. O My God
        6. De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da
        7. Wrapped Around Your Finger
        8. Tea in the Sahara
        9. Spirits in the Material World
        10. King of Pain
        11. Don't Stand So Close to Me
        12. Every Breath You Take
        13. Roxanne
        14. Can't Stand Losing You
        15. So Lonely
        Every Breath You Take: Live in Atlanta
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          		Every Breath You Take: Live in Atlanta
          Police
          Manufacturer: Universal
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
          Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B000T7DA9W
          Release Date: 2007-09-10

          Album Details

          Includes Two CDs and One Dvd (Pal).
          Fileds of Gold (Cd Single w/ 3 Live Songs)
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            		Fileds of Gold (Cd Single w/ 3 Live Songs)
            Sting
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD
            ASIN: B000R5N3JS

            Product Description

            1993 Import cd single made in England, OUT OF PRINT contains 3 LIVE tracks, . the racks are Fields of gold, Message in a bottle (LIVE), fortress around your heart (LIVE0, roxanee (LIVE), somes in a thick card stock paper fold opne digi pack

            Music:

            1. Distant Voices
            2. Hellraver
            3. Time to Make the Donuts
            4. Slam
            5. Camper Vantiquities
            6. Polar regions
            7. Deathfolk
            8. Extra-Capsular Extraction [UK-Import]
            9. Consumed
            10. The Happy Club

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