Police - Ghost In The Machine [Digipak]
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Free Music Review: A bit uneven, but still very good
Hit: 4 Stars
GHOST IN THE MACHINE, unlike the three previous Police albums, is an uneven experience. When the songs are good, they are fantastic, but there are a few songs I don't like, such as "One World (Not Three)." But with the 1-2-3 punch of "Spirits in the Material World," "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic," and "Invisible Sun" to start the album, it just goes further to prove that The Police knew how to start an album.
After that is when things start getting uneven. "Hungry For You" is okay, but a bit boring. "Demolition Man" sounds like they're trying to sound like they did on OUTLANDOS, and failing. The rest of the album recovers a bit, except for "One World (Not Three)." This is a good album, and "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic" might be the best song they ever recorded together, but it isn't as essential as the first three. Buy it if you're a fan of The Police, but skip it if you're just looking for 'groovy tunes' all the way through.
Free Music Review: Yin Or Yang?
Hit: 4 Stars
For me this is a far better album than "Zenyatta Mondatta." I even prefer it over "Synchronicity." Here the band is sour, relaxed, & robust. Some of their previous work seemed a little forced, but with these songs they appear to gel. I'll only focus on four of them. "Spirits In The Material World," is a cutting testament to the shallow material things that many view as essential to their momentary contentment. The reggae feel enlivens the somber mood. "Everything She Does Is Magic," is a spunky love song with a soaring bridge. "Invisible Sun," here Sting is at his sardonic best. His matter of fact voice blended well with Copeland's strong percussion & Summer's echoing chords. This is one of the few anti-war anthems I have ever liked. "Omegaman," is a good rocker with Andy Summer's standing out.Free Music Review: A unique representation of The Police
Hit: 4 Stars
This album contains several great hits including "Spirits in the Material World," "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic," "Invisible Sun," and "Demolition Man." One reason I bought the CD was to hear "Invisible Sun," which is worthy of being part of film soundtrack, with subdued harmony, humming tones, and echoing reverberations through the chorus. While the songs are laden with ample melody and rhtyhm, the listener may find several parts to be monotonous. The group does include varied tempos, for example, they include a reggae-style take on "One World (Not Three)." The album does have what I consider to be 'filler material,' as many albums do, although this is a unique representation of The Police before they released Sychronicity, and quite a concentrated effort put onto a single album.Free Music Review: another great nostalgia trip
Hit: 4 Stars
Another of the vinyls I have been intending to replace in CD for ever so long, a great trip back. Received in perfect condition and a delight to be reunited with some great material.Free Music Review: This One, Not So Much...
Hit: 3 Stars
If you want to discover The Police, do yourself a favor and check out their first two releases, Outlandos d'Amour (released November of 1978, highlights include Roxanne, Masoko Tanga) and Regatta De Blanc (which translates to "White Reggae" released October, 1979, highlights include Message In a Bottle, Walking On the Moon, Bed's Too Big Without You). These releases have the vital energy and punk-reggae-power-trio sound that really got them noticed. I also recommend 1980's Zenyetta Mondatta. The first release in the States that got a lot of airplay on the radio, Zenyetta Mondatta managed to be commercial success while carrying forward that great sound. Hits include De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da, Don't Stand So Close To Me, Canary In a Coalmine. I purchased Ghost in The Machine when released and that was the end for me. With this release their sound began the downward spiral, losing the energy and fun of their initial releases. Outlandos d'Amour [Digipak] Regatta De Blanc