Live!
The Police · 1995
144 min · 30 tracks · new wave · post-punk · reggae rock
A vibrant blend of reggae rock and post-punk energy captured through electrifying live performances.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic live performance energy long, immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing experiences
- Context
- In 1995, The Police were enjoying the legacy of their past hits while addressing their dissolution in 1986. 'Live!' served as a retrospective, showcasing their greatest tracks after nearly a decade apart. This album emerged during a time when the band's influence was being reassessed, reminding fans and critics alike of their significant impact on rock music.
- If you like
- new wave, post-punk, reggae rock
Live! is an album by The Police, released in 1995. A vibrant blend of reggae rock and post-punk energy captured through electrifying live performances. 'Live!' is notable for its comprehensive representation of The Police's catalog, highlighting their chart-topping singles. The album received positive reviews and revitalized interest in the band, demonstrating their lasting appeal and influence within the new wave and rock genres across generations. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Live! sound like?
A vibrant blend of reggae rock and post-punk energy captured through electrifying live performances. Rooted in new wave and post-punk.
What makes Live! by The Police notable?
'Live!' is notable for its comprehensive representation of The Police's catalog, highlighting their chart-topping singles. The album received positive reviews and revitalized interest in the band, demonstrating their lasting appeal and influence within the new wave and rock genres across generations. In 1995, The Police were enjoying the legacy of their past hits while addressing their dissolution in 1986. 'Live!' served as a retrospective, showcasing their greatest tracks after nearly a decade apart. This album emerged during a time when the band's influence was being reassessed, reminding fans and critics alike of their significant impact on rock music.
Who is Live! for?
Live! works well if you're into dynamic live performance energy, long, immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing experiences.
How many songs are on Live!?
Live! has 30 tracks, running approximately 144 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Next to You 2:57
- 2 So Lonely 7:33
- 3 Truth Hits Everybody 2:33
- 4 Walking on the Moon 4:59
- 5 Hole in My Life 4:08
- 6 Fall Out 2:46
- 7 Bring On the Night 5:16
- 8 Message in a Bottle Standout 4:27
- 9 The Bed’s Too Big Without You 8:51
- 10 Peanuts 3:08
- 11 Roxanne Standout 4:42
- 12 Can’t Stand Losing You 7:54
- 13 Landlord 2:27
- 14 Born in the 50’s 4:18
- 15 Be My Girl / Sally 4:51
Disc 2
- 1 Synchronicity I 2:53
- 2 Synchronicity II 4:44
- 3 Walking in Your Footsteps 4:55
- 4 Message in a Bottle Standout 4:35
- 5 O My God 3:36
- 6 De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da 4:32
- 7 Wrapped Around Your Finger 5:21
- 8 Tea in the Sahara 4:52
- 9 Spirits in the Material World 2:57
- 10 King of Pain 5:53
- 11 Don’t Stand So Close to Me 3:46
- 12 Every Breath You Take Standout 4:37
- 13 Roxanne Standout 6:10
- 14 Can’t Stand Losing You 6:48
- 15 So Lonely 7:30
Release Date
May 29, 1995
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
144 min 12 sec
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