Certifiable: Live in Buenos Aires cover

Certifiable: Live in Buenos Aires

The Police · 2008

107 min · 19 tracks · new wave · post-punk · reggae rock

A vibrant live showcase where reggae-infused rock meets the electric energy of Buenos Aires.

Why this album works

This live album debuted at number 11 on the Billboard 200 and solidified The Police's enduring popularity, showcasing their ability to draw large crowds even years after their initial success. It serves not only as a nostalgia trip for fans but also as a testament to the band's lasting influence on rock and new wave music.
Career context
Released in 2008, 'Certifiable: Live in Buenos Aires' captures The Police during their reunion tour, a significant return after nearly three decades since their breakup in 1986. This album comes after 'Every Breath You Take: The Singles', marking a resurgence in their legacy as they revisited their classics for audiences worldwide.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Message in a Bottle Standout 5:00
  • 2 Synchronicity II 6:23
  • 3 Walking on the Moon 6:19
  • 4 Voices Inside My Head / When the World Is Running Down, You Make the Best of What's Still Around 7:04
  • 5 Don't Stand So Close to Me 4:41
  • 6 Driven to Tears 5:50
  • 7 Hole in My Life 5:07
  • 8 Truth Hits Everybody 4:02
  • 9 Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic 4:40
  • 10 Wrapped Around Your Finger 6:11

Disc 2

  • 1 De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da 4:38
  • 2 Invisible Sun 5:03
  • 3 Walking in Your Footsteps 4:36
  • 4 Can't Stand Losing You / Reggatta De Blanc 6:31
  • 5 Roxanne Standout 8:11
  • 6 King of Pain 5:18
  • 7 So Lonely 6:53
  • 8 Every Breath You Take Standout 6:14
  • 9 Next to You 5:08

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