Synchronicity cover

Released 43 years ago this June

Synchronicity

The Police · 1983

44 min · 11 tracks · new wave · post-punk · reggae rock

A seamless blend of new wave and rock with introspective lyrics and haunting melodies that define The Police's final studio album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • introspective themes for deep thinking
  • consistent flow throughout the album
  • haunting melodies for emotional resonance

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced instant gratification
  • seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 17, 1983, 'Synchronicity' was The Police's fifth and final studio album, following their successful 'Ghost in the Machine.' By this point, the band was at the height of their commercial success, but internal tensions were surfacing, leading to their eventual breakup shortly after this release.
Stylistic neighbors
Talking Heads· The Clash· U2

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Synchronicity I 3:23
  • 2 Walking in Your Footsteps 3:36
  • 3 O My God 4:02
  • 4 Mother 3:05
  • 5 Miss Gradenko 2:00
  • 6 Synchronicity II 5:05
  • 7 Every Breath You Take 4:14
  • 8 King of Pain 4:59
  • 9 Wrapped Around Your Finger 5:13
  • 10 Tea in the Sahara 4:15
  • 11 Murder by Numbers 4:33

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