Ghost in the Machine
The Police · 1981
41 min · 11 tracks · new wave · post-punk · reggae rock
A fusion of reggae, rock, and new wave that explores existential themes with innovative soundscapes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- thoughtful lyrical exploration
- mid-tempo reflective vibes
- immersive listening experience
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 2, 1981, 'Ghost in the Machine' was The Police's fourth studio album and followed their commercially successful 'Zenyatta Mondatta'. At this point, the band was experiencing a peak in popularity, grappling with both internal tensions and the pressures of fame, which influenced the album's more introspective and experimental sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Talking Heads· The Clash· U2
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Spirits in the Material World 2:59
- 2 Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic 4:20
- 3 Invisible Sun 3:44
- 4 Hungry for You (j'aurais toujours faim de toi) 2:52
- 5 Demolition Man 5:57
- 6 Too Much Information 3:42
- 7 Rehumanize Yourself 3:10
- 8 One World (Not Three) 4:46
- 9 Omegaman 2:47
- 10 Secret Journey 3:33
- 11 Darkness 3:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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