Reggatta De Blanc [Digipak]

Police - Reggatta De Blanc [Digipak]

Reggatta De Blanc [Digipak]
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Artist: Police
Edition: Music CD
Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
CD Release Date: 2003-03-04
Music Label: Interscope Records
Soundtracks:
  1. Message in a Bottle
  2. Reggatta de Blanc
  3. It's Alright for You
  4. Bring on the Night
  5. Deathwish
  6. Walking on the Moon
  7. On Any Other Day
  8. The Bed's Too Big Without You
  9. Contact
  10. Does Everyone Stare
  11. No Time This Time

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Free Music Review: This second album continues the Foundation and Legacy started on their Debut Album; Sting's Bass Shines
Hit: 5 Stars

It is hard to believe that a band can become a Hall of Fame band with just five studio albums to their name, but the Police are such a band. This is an honor that the Police are most worthy of. The Police were sort of an off-shoot of the Punk Rock movement of the late 1970s. The band would eventually encompass other influences - namely Classic Rock, Reggae, Jazz, Dance, and even Folk. On the band's 1978 debut album, "Outlandos D'Amour" the Police established an innovative sound by incorporating Punk Rock and Reggae influences with a Classic Rock sound. One year later, the band would release their second effort, "Regatta de Blanc" which would continue the foundation and style that was established on "Outlandos D'Amour". In the five album portfolio of the Police, this is the one album that often goes most-overlooked.

On "Outlandos D'Amour", the Police really show their potential is through their instrumentation. This trend continues on "Regatta de Blanc". While many identify the band with Sting's distinctive voice, he often goes underrated for being an outstanding Bass player. This album demonstrates Sting's best Bass work. While Sting's Bass provides a lot of the nucleus that will drive the Police's sound, it is important to know that Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland play equally key roles on the band's sound. Andy Summers provides the right chords from an Electric Guitar standpoint when needed while Stewart Copeland shows why he is the best in the business.

Also similar to "Outlandos D'Amour", the band continues to have a "raw" sound. The contributions of all three members that really make the Police something special - and "Regatta de Blanc" demonstrates this. Here is a brief synopsis of each of the tracks.

"Message in a Bottle": While this song has suffered from overplay, I feel this song was perfectly assembled in the studio. It is evidence of the how the Police's instrumentation is so powerful. This is a classic example of Sting's Bass providing the nucleus for a song's sound. One thing worth remembering is that this song really shows how powerful a voice that Sting has.

"Regatta de Blanc": While not the "household" Police song, this song has garnered considerable live-play by the Police throughout their career. This has been commonly heard intertwined with the live version of "Can't Stand Losing You". This song is more of a quasi-instrumental - I would describe it a great jam session with overlaying chants by Sting.

"It's Alright For You": This song has a heavier Punk Rock influence. Sting's Bass does a great job at setting the tone for this song as well. Again, more great instrumentation by the band - in particular, Andy Summers' guitar and Stewart Copeland's Drums are lock step in-sync with Sting's Bass throughout the song.

"Bring on the Night": This song has more of a Reggae influence. While Sting has used this song in his solo career, many forget it was a Police song. Once again, major credit has to go to Sting on the Bass.

"Deathwish": More Punk Rock influence by the band. While Andy Summers is outstanding, I particularly hear Sting's Bass and Copeland's Drums working in true harmony together.

"Walking on the Moon": Both deep and casual Police fans know this song. This song has Reggae roots. More great Bass work by Sting, but this time it's Andy Summers adding the guitar chords at the right time.

"On Any Other Day": This song utilizes spoken words by the band. This song has a Punk influence. A very good song, this song could easily be the most humorous by the band. If you follow the lyrics, it almost sounds like a prequel to "Synchronicity II" from 1983's "Synchronicity".

"The Bed's Too Big Without You": This song almost as a UB40 feel to it - it has a major Reggae influence, but also has a haunting feel to it. On this song, Sting's Bass plays more of a complimentary role as Stewart Copeland's drumming is the nucleus for this track.

"Contact": Another underrated track by the band. This track has lighter Punk feel to it than the other tracks. Sting's Bass goes back and sets the driving tone for this track again. There is a particularly good bridge of guitar work by Summers about 1 minute into the song.

"Does Everybody Stare": This song takes a completely different direction. We hear some Piano work on here. While this song has a theatrical feel to it, the Police incorporate some Reggae influences through Sting's vocals. I love the "Opera" vocals in the background. This song is a prime example of the band being innovators - it is clearly one of the most underrated tracks in the band's portfolio.

"No Time This Time": Stewart Copeland kicks this song off with a ferocious drum pace. Sting's Bass then comes in at the perfect time. This song has a more of the Punk Rock feel by the band.

One thing worth noting about this album being available in a "digipak" - I am not a big fan of it. I still prefer the classic clear jewel case for durability as the "digipak"s tend to wear very quickly. "Regatta de Blanc" would mark the end of the Punk Rock and Reggae era for the Police. On subsequent albums, the Police would refine their sound and begin to incorporate other genres into their sound. Overall, this is a very good album. It is a shame that many of the tracks go overlooked on this collection. It strengthens the foundation that was set on "Outlandos D'Amour" as well as continues the legacy established there. Highly recommended.
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