Zenyatta Mondatta
The Police · 1980
38 min · 11 tracks · new wave · post-punk · reggae rock
A blend of reggae rhythms and post-punk energy, capturing a vibrant and restless spirit.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo flow throughout
- vibrant energy for social settings
- engaging melodies for active listening
- thought-provoking lyrics to ponder
- for spontaneous road trips
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy anthems
- prefer long, immersive tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 2, 1980, 'Zenyatta Mondatta' was the third studio album by The Police, following their breakthrough with 'Reggatta de Blanc'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their status as a leading force in the new wave scene and exploring more complex lyrical themes while maintaining their distinctive sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Talking Heads· The Clash· U2
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Don’t Stand So Close to Me 4:03
- 2 Driven to Tears 3:20
- 3 When the World Is Running Down, You Make the Best of What’s Still Around 3:37
- 4 Canary in a Coalmine 2:27
- 5 Voices Inside My Head 3:53
- 6 Bombs Away 3:06
- 7 De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da 4:09
- 8 Behind My Camel 2:54
- 9 Man in a Suitcase 2:19
- 10 Shadows in the Rain 5:02
- 11 The Other Way of Stopping 3:24
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