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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic live performance energy
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing experiences
  • emotional engagement throughout
  • contemplative late-night vibes

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Talking Heads· The Clash· U2

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 4:27
  • 9 The Bed’s Too Big Without You 8:51
  • 10 Peanuts 3:08
  • 11 Roxanne 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 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 4:37
  • 13 Roxanne 6:10
  • 14 Can’t Stand Losing You 6:48
  • 15 So Lonely 7:30

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata