Reggatta De Blanc

A good album, I liked Message In A Bottle, It's Alright For You and Bring On The Night the most.

Listenable but... bland / boring. Meh.

Me gusta bastante, fue un gran descubrimiento en su momento.

5.5/10 Highlights: Message in a Bottle Walking on the Moon

White reggae huh. Yeah not for me. Not a fan of the feigned accent Sting puts on, not a fan of the lukewarm droning rhythms, not a fan of this album. There are so many mediocre British artists on this list it’s wild. I’m inspired to make my own list that isn’t so biased.

Like the poppier sounds compared to most reggae songs. Themes of paranoia and loneliness and Message in a Bottle is a classic. Prefer this rock/pop/ reggae fusion compared to The Special English punk/reggae sound though the pure reggae sections with the Specials sounded more authentic, this Police record sound much more cohesive overall.

Overall not my favorite police album, but walking in the moon is a standout track

Some classics some weak songs

Very punchy album. Great groovy bass lines and shimmering guitar work. Great listen, really enjoyed the compositions and vocals.

Love it

117/1001 The Police - Reggatta De Blanc Heard before? ❎ Revisit? ❓ I'm sort of a bit hit and miss when it comes to the singles I heard from the Police and I think it's a lot to do with Sting's vocals. Maybe I've softened my stance, as I didn't mind it for the most part. Either way a good mix of energetic punk combined with reggae make it a decent enough listen.

I've never been a big fan of the Police. I guess I just don't get why they're regarded as some legendary, trendsetting rock band. I pretty much loathe reggae music, and the Police made a career out of affecting and reappropriating reggae styles, they just made it whiter (I guess they were straightforward about that with the album title...I don't even have a problem with that either, as if one culture can lay exclusive claim to any particular style, I just wish they'd chosen a genre I enjoyed in the slightest bit). They're talented musicians, for sure. But, it's rare when I hear such talented musicians express so little passion and joy in their work (Eric Clapton comes to mind also). And for me, this joyless vibe bleeds throughout the speakers. I'm bored listening to tired guitar upstrokes (with the chorus and reverb cranked to max levels). I'm bored listening to the drummer faff about on technically proficient but annoying snare rim clicks without ever really settling in. And Sting... Sting is a great bass player, no doubt. But, as a singer? Ugh. High, unyielding falsettos with the added bonus of an annoying Caribbean affectation to everything he sings. It's too much. Sir, you're from the northern end of England. Plus, who goes by "Sting"? It's like "The Edge" from U2. What a pretentious bit of assholery. All that said, there are some interesting bits. "Message in a Bottle" is a great song. "Walking on the Moon" has a great pop hook if you don't mind slogging through the mundanity of the verses. "On Any Other Day" seems pretty uncharacteristic of what this band was all about, and I found it the most interesting of the whole record. Well, I wouldn't say I hated this record, but I'm not far off. 2.0/5

Message in a Bottle er en banger, men innså nå hvor (Don't Fear) The Reaper gitaren er. Resten av skiva når ikke opp til dette nivået, men Bring on the Night, Deathwish, Walking on the Moon er en solid run som får frem hva potensialet til gruppa er. It's Alright for You er låta du får hvis du blander Uncontrollable Urge med Subterranean Homesick Blues? Contact er egentlig er Gary Numan/Tubeway Army låt med litt reggea elementer? Mye av dette kom jo ut rundt samme tid, så var kanskje noe i vinden, men Numan gjorde uansett denne låta bedre. Jeg hadde ikke trodd at å høre på The Police skulle minne meg om så mye annet (og har kun nevnt det jeg kunne plassere), men at ingen av delene var Bob Marley. Tok Sting og co. egentlig bare kontemporære spor og sa "hva om vi covrer den jamaican style"?

Jeg har egentlig ikle vært så fan av reggae, men da jeg oppdaga The Police begynte jeg også å dykke mer ned i ekte reggae. Det er egentlig litt rart at jeg skulle bli så fan av bandet, men gateway for meg var den mer punka debutsingelen «Fall Out» og debutplata. The Police har alltid vært for flinke for punk. Mye av det skyldes rytmene til Copeland. Jeg husker han forklarte det i et intervju jeg så med at familien hans flyttet mye som barn og han bodde også utenfor Europa og plukket opp helt andre rytmer der. Jeg oppfatter bandet som et slags melting pot for ulike stilarter, men også stemninger. Sting har en unik evne til å skrive tragiske tekster til lystige melodier. Jeg syns feks «Bring on the night» er et godt eksempel på dette, hvor jeg tolker teksten dit at hovedpersonen tar selvmord. Han synger om å ikke kunne se fremtiden sin og at han ikke lenger klarer lyset. Når jeg-personen innser dette så er musikken nesten euforisk. Det er noe pirrende med å oppleve dissonansen mellom tekstene og musikken. Til og med «The Bed’s Too Big Without You», som jeg uironisk har brukt som breakup-låt, fungerer som et slags mantra av tankekjør som er forløsende å høre på. Eller «Contact» som høres utenomjordisk ut for å beskrive det universet som av og til kan befinne seg mellom to mennesker. Jeg tror som med de fleste referanser så vil man få mer ut av dem om man kjenner dem igjen selv. Eller er det kanskje plata som har blitt referansen når jeg selv føler? Bra jobba uansett

Et solid rockealbum fra solide(?) folk. Message in a bottle er en åpenbar banger, men man finner ikke så mange andre enn den. Litt skuffa, Synchronicity er bedre.

Do 5 anche se è 4,5 stelle, ma il fatto che siano dei fenomeni mi porta a dargli quella mezza stella in oiú. Stewart Copeland top 5 batteristo oat

Un signor album, mi piace troppo lo stile reggae che spesso mettevano nelle canzoni, le rende proprio uniche nel loro genere, la sua voce poi particolarissima

Oh boy! Looking forward to this... Jeez, what a great album. 3 fab musicians playing fab song in a stripped down format. Bangin!

Singles were the best. Maybe just not in the mood for it.

Masterpiece.

Rien que pour le nom de l'album c'est -1

Pretty good. Held up by the excellent message in a bottle.

Good

I love a lot of the Police’s music, but I’m not as big of a fan of some of their more reggae feeling stuff. But still a solid album

Liked the hits, some if it was yelpy nonsense though. Not for me.

Reggata De Black deliberately can be translated as ''White Reggae'' so you get the idea and the inspiration of the band.It's a favourite album of mine.It's their blending of post punk/reggae and Sting's Carribean influenced voice that's magical. Songs Breakdown: Message In A Bottle is a favourite of mine,the addictive guitar riff,the genius drums,Sting's singing..perfection, Reggata De Black is a great intrumental track,very interesting,written to fill space at live gigs but ended up as a separate track,The Police won a Grammy for this,who knew, It's Alright For You it's full of energy especially at the end, Bring On The Night gets you instantly from the very beginning with the melancholic guitar arpeggio,genius, Deathwish,not my favourite but the rhythm and the guitars are out of this world,hypnotic, Walking On The Moon is the second hit from this album that has such an ambience,a perfect reggae rhythm,really spaced out that fairly serves the title, of course a favourite, On Any Other Day is a fun song but my least favourite, The Bed's Too Big Without You has a nice guitar riff,and Carribean/Reggae vibes,Sting almost sounds like Bob Marley here,sort of, Contact is a darker song,post punk vibes here,one of my favourites also, Does Everybody stare,strong piano here,quite creative.manic repetition of the title though is maybe too much. Overall is a great album without all tracks being great ,but their unique style really drags you along the way. 4/5.

They were young, having fun, and finding their sound.

This is an excellent album, 4/5

Absolute fun album. Essential Police.

A bunch of Police songs I had never heard of, except the two hits. Mostly not bad, but some duds, and nothing remarkable.

This album is fun. It really grooves. I think "Message In A Bottle" is a standout track and the rest is just "good," but overall this is fun. Liked Songs: "Message In A Bottle" , "It's Alright For You" , "Deathwish" , "On Any Other Day" , "Does Everyone Stare" , "No Time This Time"

Very solid 4

Kiedyś nie wiedziałam, że the Police aż tak blisko do ska. Teraz już to wiem, ale głos Stinga nadal mi to wynagradza. Czy to ich najlepsza płyta? Raczej nie. Ale nadal jest rytmiczna, melodyjna, chwytliwa i po prostu ciekawa. 7.5/10

My favourite so far more like a 4.5

It was definitely of its time during the 80s. I didn't think they were as popular as they were.

I truly enjoyed The Police until it became clear that Sting was a pompous ass wad. While there will be others who will say that Synchronicity is a better record. It is not. I’m going to try to lay out the reasons why that is so, but it relates back to the moment I realized Sting was a douche bag and an arrogant twat. But that was after this record. This record was good because it was at a moment in time where the arrogance had not colored my opinion of the Police as a band. Message In A Bottle was a terrific start to this record taking their now familiar power pop approach and incorporating ska elements with a catchy chorus. As the follow up to Outlandos d’Amour the album is a looser affair with the instrumental Regatta De Blanc almost a jam before the new wavey It’s Alright For You. Not memorable but a fun 3 minutes before hitting another good stretch of songs with Bring On The Night, Deathwish and Walking On the Moon. I think people might sleep on Deathwish but the instrumental break in this song highlights some of where The Police will end up on Zenyatta Mondatta a year later. Walking On The Moon with it’s dub influences bringing white reggae to the masses. (Regatta de Blanc literally translates into White Reggae). At 5:00 in length it was a little long but the chorus was an undeniable sing—a-long. I saw them play the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver BC (and a short set at the Kitsalano Community Center the day before) in May 1979. They signed a couple of records for me at A&A Records on Granville near the Vogue Theater the same day. On Any Other Day is an under appreciated track with it’s 50’s throwback sound and funny lyrics which for a band that was often rather dour is an outlier in the Police discography. Then comes the track I don’t like - the Bed’s To Big Without You is just dull. This one is a skip. In my mind it’s like putting up white wallpaper on a vibrantly colored wall. It’s a mopey Sting on this dirge. Contact and Does Everyone Star are largely forgettable and No Time This Time was the B-Side to So Lonely a single that came out in November 78. This is a throughly enjoyable record but time has not been kind. Most of this album does not hold up after 45 years. I’ve moved on. So, my 1979 rating would have been 4 out of 5. My figuring out Sting is insufferable and after…until today is 2/5. -1 for Sting and -1 for time.

love

I enjoy the police but this album is not their best. Great start with Message In the Bottle but too much random jazz towards the end.

i have encountered polices in a lot of places. no matter its being hit by a motorcar when riding my bike in the wrong lane and scrolling my phone just to get a cup of coffee faster, or playing disco elysium, or watching news about cop violence in america. sting, stewart and andy are slightly above average polices for me and for the majority of time im enjoying this album. 3.5/5

besides message in a bottle, who cares

This was decent. "Message In a Bottle" was clearly the best song but the others were fun, too.

good tunes on here

Police consistently put out catch and innovating tracks and this record is no exception. Standout singles and fun takes on reggae genre

Hated this, really dumb stuff

As a longtime fan of The Police, revisiting Reggatta De Blanc is always a pleasure. Andy Summers' guitar work shines throughout the album, delivering unique riffs that really stand out. Stewart Copeland's drumming is equally impressive, with innovative rhythms that drive the songs forward. Tracks like "Message in a Bottle" and "Walking on the Moon" highlight their ability to blend rock and reggae effortlessly. I'm a little jaded on Sting due to his post Police work, but this album proves why he is as regarded as he is. Though I don't listen to them as much as I used to, this album reminds me why I loved their music in the first place. If you haven't checked it out in a while, it's definitely worth a revisit!

Very good energetic music

acab (47/100)

The Police were opportunists. A great combination of top notch musicians "slumming it" with punk (It's Alright for You, No Time This Time), reggae (Bring on the Night, Bed's Too Big Without You), and new wave (Contact, Deathwish) styles that were popular at the time. It got them noticed and put them on the map. The dead giveaway that these guys were miles beyond those movements is their virtuosity. Andy Summers, a seasoned session guitarist, has scads of inventive licks and lush arrangements on this album. Stewart Copeland's intricate drum work is unmatched. With Sting as primary writer and front man, they were a force. Strengths: iconic songwriting: "Message in a Bottle" and Walking on the Moon." Powerful, energetic performances. A fun listen. Weaknesses: Great album but these are heavyweight musicians playing below their weight class. No need for filler songs (and there are a few).

1. Message In A Bottle - 11 Fantastic vocals. Brilliant instrumentals. Superb lyrics. An absolute all-time classic. 2. Reggatta de Blanc - 7 Lyrically there's really nothing on the track but it's still great. Instrumentally it sounds fantastic and the quick burst of drum rolls adds a lovely touch to the track. 3. It's Alright For You - 8 Brilliant guitar solo and sound. Much like a continuation of Reggatta de Blanc in terms of the song's composition but this time with some lyrics. They are a bit competitive but they do not dominate the track so it's not as big as an annoyance. 4. Bring on the Night - 8 Another solid track. Really enjoyable sound and really enjoyable lyrics. Right in line with It's Alright For You. 5. Deathwish - 7 Instrumentally it's really really good but lyrically it's probably the weakest of the last three tracks. Still, it's a tone change and a good one. Lot of fun none-the-less. 6. Walking On The Moon - 6 Sounds like a tropical-vibe kind of track. Not bad. Lyrically a bit strange at times but overall it's okay. 7. On Any Other Day - 2 Lyrically this is absolutely awful. Vocally it sounds very bad as well. A complete depart from the previous six tracks. 8. The Bed's Too Big Without You - 9 Instrumentally it's not as fun as other tracks on the album but lyrically it's also one of the strongest. Very strongly written track. 9. Contact - 4 Another lyrically poor track and the sound is not as enjoyable at all, especially in the lower octave parts. 10. Does Everyone Stare - 6 It's bang average. Not bad lyrically although very repetitive. Overall it's a decent track. 11. No Time This Time - 6 Not a fan of the effect on the vocals. It detracts a lot from an otherwise very fun track. Overall a solid song to end the album however. Average Rating: 6.73 Adjusted to 5-Point Scale: 3.36 Rounded Down: 3 Stars

This is my favorite version of The Police-- more punk, quicker rhythm. My favorite of this style is Do do do, but these songs are also fantastic, fun, like they were still enjoying playing. The later albums were overplayed and overhyped, but this is what I prefer. 4/5

White reggae 😅

The singles are great! The others are like unfinished version of the singles. Copeland tunes have Zappa vibes (derogatory)

Like Hansel in Zoolander, I can respect Sting’s music without really wanting to listen to it. There’s a lot to like about this on paper - it has tunes, it’s punchy and the Police are clearly experimenting with different genres, and that should be right up my alley. But I still feel I’m unlikely to listen to it again.

Firstly, gotta say The Police is one of the worst band names. But that aside... Growing up, me and my sisters heard "Send Renata S.O.S." as we had a relative named Renata and assumed it was the cleaning product S.O.S. that would presumably be sent to her. But that aside... "Message in a Bottle" is great and I love it. I relish a lot of Andy Summers' guitar work, here and throughout The Police's catalog. Melodies are usually fantastic. His percussive style of playing, rhythmic skanky strumming, use of effects, it's energetic and varied and often carries an emotional charge. Stewart Copeland is (obviously) great, which goes without saying. I mean, they come out with this album that translates to White Reggae or Reggae in White, so I guess they aren't hiding what their doing. I think that garners them some points, at least enough to forgive some of Sting's fake patois (it's still a bit much) and let the music itself come through. The music itself, on this album and much of Police's work, is cool. Even Sting's bass isn't bad; it's kinda more of a functional bass element, but fits in where it needs to. "Any Other Day" is a dorky song, but still alright "Does Everyone Stare" doesn't need to be here. "No Time This Time" is a weird track to end the album on, but Copeland's drums are fucking ridiculous. It's a bit unfortunate they aren't more upfront in the mix, with overlay of Sting's vocals taking most of the space. I feel like this was an intentional move, but still want to hear more of what Copeland is doing 'cause he's going off. Production on this is really good. Very present. There's parts that are tight and parts that are big. The only "shortcomings" are really more mixing decisions that I would've made different, like I said with some of the drum levels being background where I would have pulled them forward, but that's more a me-thing. Anyways, this album's really good. I mucho enjoyed it.

🎵 ‘cause I’m an island boy, oh I’m an island boy, imma just keep wagwan, you gonna keep that gun, imma be staring at the sun, I’m just full gazin’ 🎶 Highlights: Message in a Bottle, Reggatta de Blanc, Deathwish

I love the Police and was stoked when this was my next selection. That said, this album pales in comparison to Synchronicity or Ghost In the Machine. Even Zenyatta Mondatta is a superior album to this record. Yeah, there are definitely some highlights. Message in a Bottle is an all-time classic, a truly great track. Walking on the Moon is excellent as well, though nothing quite reaches the peak of the opener. There are others as well which I like, including Bring on the Night, The Bed's Too Big Without You. But there are others like On Any Other Day and Contract which are just inferior songs. Overall a good album, but not great or complete. What you can take from it is the fact that you can start to see what the Police are going to become, and that’s is a very good thing.

Great album by a great band! I love the police!

I loved this record back in the day and I still do now! Probably my favortie LP by The Police.

Ihan hyvä levy. Pitää ehkäpä kuunnella uudestaan kun ei ehtinyt keskittyä kunnolla. 3/5.

Every time I listen to the Police I wonder why I don’t do it more. This album, like their others, brings the intricacies of jazz together with the fun and bounce of reggae while retaining catchy pop sensibilities. It’s also got that creative edginess of new wave. All three are great musicians, but it took me far too long to recognize how a mixing Stuart Copeland is. One the best in the business, at least in the pop and rock world. The guy just has incredible intuition and feel for what a song needs without being an overplaying showboat.

really good album

amazing

One of my favorites. They are blending more pop into the mix and it really shows their direction.

Whiggae…Britgae? Interesting sound either way

Adorable bangers most of the way through (the clunky ones like "Contact" are at least interesting. I kinda wanna cover "Does Everyone Stare") and a fleet of dreamboats on the cover! The Clash and PIL and Specials laid all the reggae-punk-pop groundwork before them, but the Police really made it blossom into its own thing.

Andy Summers takes center stage on this record. His chiming guitar tone is unlike anyone else’s I can think of, and the riff on “Message in a Bottle” might be the strongest and most recognizable one the band ever recorded. Not that the rest of the band are slouches: Witness Sting’s bass playing on the same song or the dubby “Bed’s Too Big,” or Stewart Copeland’s nimble drumming on the intro to the title track. In addition to containing some fantastic songs, Regatta de Blanc really highlights the incredible musicianship of The Police. It's also a little more polished than the punky Outlandos d’Amour, its predecessor. It’s interesting to learn that the band arrived in the studio to record this album short on actual songs, so both Sting and Copeland borrowed snippets from material each had written prior to forming the band. I dock a point for the clumsy “On Any Other Day” and Copeland’s lyrics about his wife burning scrambled eggs and his son turning out gay.

should have called it Forgetta De Ble

I missed out on this band when they were literally the biggest band in the world, because I was tired of the over exposure of the singles. Turns out to be a pretty good lp after its top 40 days are over.

I enjoyed this one way more than I thought I would. I think I like it better than the previous Police album we listened to. My vinyl copy also sounds remarkable just in production quality. Good record.

I like the two popular songs: "Message in a Bottle" and "Walking on the Moon". The rest of the album is OK, but I think this still a bit shy of 4-star territory for me. I like Sting but I think I prefer the post-Reggae style more.

Waffled between a 3 and 4 on this, and decided for a high 3. The two hits are great, and overall I feel like the band benefits from a loose lo-fi sound.

I have a soft spot for 'Message in a Bottle' and 'Walking on the Moon' from when I was a kid, and they both more than hold up. Some of the rest of the album felt like filler (It's Alright For You) and some flirted with being as good as those two monster singles (the title track, 'Bring on the Night'). Might be a high 3, low 4 type situation, but grading up because nostalgia.

At its best this is a fantastic album. Message in a Bottle is a classic and there are a few other nice tracks, and everything is interesting and well played, but it does drop in a few places. A 4 just from the musical ability and the combination of reggae grooves with rock band instrumentation, but could be better.

Okay. I don't know if this is going to make sense to any of you, but I'll say it anyways. I've seen a lot of people on internet music spaces talk about the band Queen in a very specific way. I've seen the general sentiment of "Yeah, the singles are awesome, but they have some weak deep cuts and their albums aren't particularly great," echoed plenty of times. You see, I disagree with that sentiment regarding Queen. However, I feel like that's kind of how I feel about this album from the Police. Like, there are some fantastic things with this album. For as much as I may say that I don't like the police, that has never been in reference to the band, as I have no issues with Sting and the gang. They're all incredibly talented. Sting himself is a solid frontman with decent bass skills, Andy Summers writes some excellent guitar riffs, and Stewart Copeland has got to be somewhere in the top 10 or even top 5 best rock drummers of all time in my eyes. As for their overall sound, it's pretty good. The instrumentation is tight and the "white reggae" sound that this album's translated name is a reference to is pretty fun. There's a reason why the Police are as iconic as they are. However, when it comes to songs, this album has some duds. I'll start with the good. Obviously, "Message in a Bottle" is great. That song is actually really cool and I love it. It's easily this album's best song. I also like the other big hit, "Walking On The Moon" quite a bit. But those aren't deep cuts. What about those? Well, some are good. I think "Deathwish, "Contact," and the closer, "No Time This Time" are pretty solid. But not every one hits the same, with the worst one easily being "On Any Other Day." The instrumentation is still quite good on this song, but the singing and writing just kind of put me off. Oh yeah, it's also kinda homophobic. Just gotta point that one out. Still, I'd say the album has more good songs than weak ones, and the best ones are outstanding. Reggatta de Blanc is a solid album. It's not my favorite, but it's still pretty good. Maybe I'll like Synchronicity more. That one's apparently "the classic" in their discography. For now, I'll give Reggatta de Blanc a light 4/5.

White guys appropriating Black Caribbean music. "Message In a Bottle" is great, and "Walking on the Moon" is OK, but the rest of this album is meh.

I really enjoyed this album and I can see how it influenced scar and punk and rock and I also felt like there was a reggae Reggaeton kinda under town. It was really cool. I like it.

Right out the gate with Message In A Bottle and I really liked the rest of it, particularly Walking On The Moon. Also, this was a great showcase in Copeland's drumming ability - absolutely stellar. 9/10.

Incredible album. Love The Police anyway though. Does anyone else feel math rock vibes from some of the drumming? Even if not it’s noticeably badass.

I mean, one of my favorites all time!

I liked this a lot more than I liked Synchronicity. Message in a Bottle is a great song. My favorite song was On Any Other Day, which they introduced by hedging that it was knowingly corny... kind of a cop out for writing a fun song but being embarrassed about it. The second half of the album was great.

Ok but bland and dated

Love this album even though it is not quite as vital as GHOSTS IN THE MACHINE or SYNCHRONICITY. The tales of despair, isolation, and hope in songs like "Message In a Bottle", "Bring on the Night", and "Walking on the Moon" are palpable. The intellectual cheekiness is on display in the album title which is a pseudo intellectual way of saying white reggae. Ironically, for me, this album marked a turning point in their songwriting, going from the more simple white reggae of their previous albums to becoming something much more iconic and sophisticated. This maturation we be more clear on GITM and SYNCHRONICITY. And, though bands tried, no one else in the 80s managed to capture this iconic sound. An album and a band that never gets stale with me. All 5 of their albums were lean, filled with solid bangers. One of those bands that broke up while at the top of their game. What they did was not appropriation, because all art forms belong to all humans. No art form belongs solely to a particular ethnic group or region of the world, and nor should that ever come to pass. If that were ever to come to pass, the world would become a very boring place. Being influenced by one another is one of the beautiful things that makes us human. Favorites: "Message In A Bottle", "Regatta de Blanc", "It's Alright For You", "Bring On The Night", and "Walking On The Moon". When I dig at least half of your album and it is clear that you influenced an entire generation of bands, you earn 5 stars from me.

ну это треш какой-то) если б ещё красиво было что они экспроприировали...

Another solid effort from the Police. Good grooves, and Sting has great energy throughout. Walking on the Moon is a bit… weird 80s cringe, but I’m willing to look past it on the merits of the rest of the record.

Message in a Bottle bangs, but I found the rest just kinda fine

Good album. I enjoyed listening to The Police.

Echos and effects, reggae mixed with post-punk and some pop. 80’s style hybrid with great drumming, singing, and guitar work. Excellent rhythm parts, fun bounce. Numerous songs also on their greatest hits completion Every Breath You Take: The Singles a few years later.

Good sometimes great songs, but no flow as an album. I like The Police a lot but this isn’t really their best. Still good stuff 7/10

point9.

Not really a fan of reggae but this album was pretty good.

Classic Police, pretty good, though not my main thing. Appreciate the faster pieces.

The hits on this album (walking on the moon and message in a bottle) are amazing but what surprised me the most was the other songs on the album.

It's weird but I always hate the production they put on Sting's voice so it sounds like his breathy, upper level tone is singing into an echoey, empty hall. It's why I've never really liked The Police. But damn, can these cats jam. Great musicianship and even their deep cuts on this album sound fresh and exciting.

I had a review all lined up for this one based on how I remembered it, and it was only when listening when I realised that I may actually have never listened to it. So I scrapped it. Still, the Police were outlaws of love once, and topping that album would be hard, especially since they were out of ideas. What to do? Well, they'd had the bright idea to record in the same studio as last time, using the money they'd got from the previous album, so the label had no way to influence them. They could do what they want, and honestly it shows. I don't necessarily mean that in a bad way; Sting, Andy and Stuart's willingness to write goofy lyrics completely earnestly and step outside the confines of the reggae sound they cultivated is endearing. But, aside from the stellar singles, it just doesn't hold together like their better albums do. Tangent: More bands need to sing about accidentally kicking someone in the shins. Favourite Song: Message in A Bottle Least Favourite: ... No Time This Time Strong Bad Demerit Count: 2

New-Wave's self described 'carpet-baggers' record a #1 single, follow the punky reggae formula for the next few tracks, then got bored and did whatever the hell they liked.

Nice!

I like the reggae aspects, or even the bo diddley rhythm they find sometimes. Seems like they pulled from fun places to make a fun sound. The album is really well produced and has a clean sound.

Nunca conecté mucho con la música de The Police, y sinceramente no entiendo muy bien cual es la fascinación que tiene el público general de su repertorio. La experiencia de escuchar este álbum no fue la excepción a las ideas que tengo respecto de la banda. No creo que sea mala, para nada, pero casi nunca me sorprende o me atrapa. La música está bien ejecutada, el estilo es interesante en tanto que fue una de las bandas inglesas que movilizó el híbrido entre rock y reggae en su época, y es sorprendente que Sting cante y toque el bajo considerando que muchos de los grooves son complejamente sincopados. A su vez creo que tienen un sonido con mucha identidad, sobre todo gracias a la voz de Sting. Y por supuesto varios de los temas son hits muy reconocidos, pero es interesante notar en el álbum que fuera de estos hits ("Message In A Bottle", "Bring On The Night" y "Walking On The Moon") los temas son poco memorables o interesantes. Creo que la obra fuera de estos tres temas se pierde en un estilo más experimental y extraño que no logra capturar el atractivo de los susodichos temas.

Nope

Naw, thought I would have enjoyed this for some reason

Probably a 2.5, I was kinda dreading listening to this album and held it off but it was alright

Weird album, mad mix of like fake reggae and joke songs, some great guitar on this (Bring On The Night was a highlight), but the one constant was Stuart Copeland's drums. Man can make the most basic 4/4 drum beat super interesting. Probably won't listen to this again tbh, can't hear anything by Sting without thinking about him in the middle of one of his marathon shaggin sessions

I liked the first side better than the second. I would give the first side four stars, and the second three. The whole thing gets three stars from me.

Classic album. Obviously Message in a Bottle is one of the biggest classic rock staples out there, but thealbum does have some great pop punk tracks like Bring on the Night. Stewart Copeland always locks down the drums, easily the best (and most underappreciated) aspect of The Police IMO. Will say, getting to the second half of the record though, it's kinda losing me. Some weird vocal choices, and odd musical ideas. Thought this was gonna be better than it is.

I did not vibe with this album. It’s only 49 minutes long but every single song seemed to last forever. My bf said he likes this album, I’ll see if he has a fever. Anyways, ACAB.

meh

Outside of Message in a bottle and Walking On the Moon, I wasn’t super familiar with this album. The Police were always a hits band for me. Something about the “appropriation of reggae” (Wikipedia, and it says the album title literally translates to “white reggae”) and the mononym of Sting just doesn’t grip me. Sure he’s good looking, but what’s he REALLY doing? After listening to this album, though, I found a couple more songs that could’ve definitely been minor hits. Meh, I guess I would listen again, but probably not by choice. Again, I think they’re a Hits band.

I was excited to listen to this album because I’d never heard any album by The Police except for their greatest hits. Turns out “Message In a Bottle” is the only good song on Regatta De Blanc (I couldn’t even get into Walking On The Moon). Someone needs to tell Sting to shut the fuck up. I haven’t had an album disappointment me this bad since KISS released their 1998 dog-shit-disguised-as-a-record “Psycho Circus”. Like Cube says… “Fuck The Police”

The album tracks aren't superb but there are amazing moments on this album that I found very sonically interesting.

Meh.

White people doing reggae

Melko afrikkalais ja jamaikalaisrytmisiä biisejä. Enemmän tykkäsin rokkibiiseistä. Ei nämä Policen biisit kovin iske

Not sure about the dude putting on a Jamaican accent for some reason, I think some of the songs are good fun and quite interesting, and they're obviously great players. Its a real mix though some of these songs sound more like the talking heads and some a bit like Gary Numan like Contact. They feel a bit punk in the same way as bands like the Jam but I think its probably worse as it seems they can't really decide on a single style. Favourite songs: message in a bottle, regetta de blanc, its alright for you, contact. Overall around 6/10

Some of the tunes are a bit camp but the overall album is good. It's interesting to hear each of the three musicians at that stage of their careers.

Ein großartiges Album. Auch heute noch tolle Lieder.

The mass appeal of the police is baffling as always 2*

For the last four years I've wondered if I should've given Synchronicity a 4 instead of a 3.5. It's really kept me up at night. Thought this was finally my chance to redress the balance and put on record that I do actually rate The Police rather highly. Message In a Bottle and Walking On The Moon: great - classic singles to build a classic album around, right? Alas, beyond those two it's just a bit average, really. Bring On The Night and a couple of others are nice, but the Stewart Copeland-penned tracks let the side down. Apparently they were scratching around for material at this point, and it kinda shows.

I can't think of any other band who disappointed me as much as The Police. My first exposure to them - Can't Stand Losing You on Whistle Test '78. Phenomenal. First two albums - Outlandos d'Amour then this one - absolutely exceptional. Three tremendous musicians, great songs. Welcome to the future. Then the future turns out to be Zenyatta Mondatta and the sanitised pulp that followed. Wrapped Around Your Finger? Give it a rest. So, in memory of the end of 70s I'll listen to Od'A then RdeB and enjoy them. And stop there.

Didn’t land for me

I knew the classics (Walking on the Moon and Message in a Bottle). The rest of the songs were just okay.

пять баллов.

This is the music they play when you go to the grocery store mid morning on a weekday. Not terrible, not great, just eh.

After the first song I was pumped. That was the only pump I got. Boring.

I’m not the biggest fan of the police, but I did enjoy some of the deep tracks on this one.

This album is very good. I don't really understand all the hate for The Police. Let's move on. They have. Andy is a photographer. Stuart does soundtracks. And Gordon is still Sting.

Bara första låten var bra

Nothing special

Sting would make a great valley girl

really solid album, very unique police sound, mixing rock reggea and new wave to something very distinct

This was fun. I was familiar with Message in a Bottle, thanks Guitar Hero. I found the other songs interesting with the obvious reggae influences.

I started thinking I had listened to this album and realized pretty quickly my sister had their greatest hits album instead. I have decided I like The Police much better than Sting. There are some bangers on here and the lyrics are way less creepy

So many iconic songs I grew up with, big fan of the drumming and bass. Overall just an enjoyable album.

Lots of fillers with a couple of hits in between, very samey guitar riffs throughout, lyrically not fantastic

I feel The Police did a lot for music (or at least that is what we are told) but I don't think I quite get them. Sting's voice starts to grate on me in all honesty and a lot of this album sounds like a prolonged jam session. I love the punk influence and the start of ska showing itself in their music and maybe that is why they were important, for what they influenced others to create but apart from that as a reason i don't think i'll be listening again.

"And my fine son has turned out gay." - On Any Other Day Woof. Not aged well. This song seems a throw away gas but still...

Lots of nostalgia with this one, catchy as hell with great vibes all the way through. Definitely a few boring moments but overall an enjoyable listen.

The Police are such an odd band. They're all so freaking good at what they do but seem to want to do anything except write hits. They're so good at the hits too. Message in a Bottle is one of my top 100 favorite songs of all time. The rest of the album does not disappoint but goes to such odd places. I love weirdo music but it just feels like such a waste of what we could have from this band. All around excellent album.

Solid album. It's very unique and full of life and energy. Some really good tracks on here, and some that I was more indifferent to. Great playing, and the vocals were fun and lively. Solid album, and definitely a great work

I expected to enjoy this album, but it just didn’t click for me. There’s very little flow, and some of the tracks are just ridiculous. Copeland’s wonderful drumming squeaks it into a 3.

I dont know what to make of The Police, or Polizia as they're known in Italian. After years of working in a chain department store, you come to hate a certain kind of easily digestible rock music. That's all this sounds like to me.

I love this album’s sound, though it’s a bit patchy on the whole. There are a few powerhouses here in songs like Message in a Bottle, but there’s also a few forgettable misses. I appreciate the band were at least experimenting with their sound on tracks like On any other Day, but the result leaves much to be desired. It’s an easy listen overall, with some standouts. Mostly I just enjoy Copeland’s skill behind the kit. ✨

An all time album for me, one that I share with anyone who will sit still long enough

killer album. these guys at their best.

Good shit

So The Police, so good

Começar com Message In A Bottle me parece uma péssima ideia. Provavelmente a melhor canção dessa banda, logo de cara, e tudo que vem a seguir soa pior. Enfim… minhas expectativas a respeito do disco eram baixas. Conheço os grandes hits do grupo, e é aquilo, são canções OK, tocadas até o ponto de exaustão (especialmente Roxanne). Nunca ouvi um disco inteiro deles e não sabia exatamente o que esperar. Fui até que surpreendido. A banda é tecnicamente bem boa. A percussão e o baixo são ambos fantásticos, essas faixas possuem uma progressão rítmica sem igual. Faz jus a suruba hedonística de Reggae com New Wave e pedaços de Punk. Os vocais do Sting podem machucar o espírito de vez em quando, mas nada tão agravante quanto uma Janis Joplin da vida. Uma coisa é certa, o grupo se destaca no imenso oceano de atos New Wave deste período. Disco bom e envolvente. Difícil ficar parado. 4/5

A good album, very much rooted in their own reggae sound and full of hooks. The best part of the album is that it doesn’t sound all the same, while remaining coherent. There is also some solid writing, but it’s mostly about the music as the title track (with lyrics that are mostly sounds) clearly suggest. I found myself very impressed by the drums, over the record they print around fast and furious, and they try a lot of different things (like on Walking on the Moon). Obviously, there is also that incredible base line in Message In a Bottle. That hit alone makes it worth a listen. I don’t know that I like all of it, cause the middle of the album is a bit stiff but I can vibe with it well. The opening however is quite interesting, (up to Bring On the Night) and clearly the popular part. However, I don’t understand the lack of love streaming wise for I found No Time This Time, not a hit, but very interesting and forward sounding, (it’s giving the Who on speed). On any other day is however, on there. The song is about a man’s birthday being a crybaby and lamenting, and the worst thing that happened to him is that “ My fine young son has turned out gay”. Yeah. Not great. The pitch for the song is a good idea, and the construction is clever going down like that, but not a fan of lyrics that are homophobic. However, it's one song out of eleven. It’s offensive, but “ it would be okay any other day”? Overall, it’s fun, and while not better than their first outing it’s solid and still relevant today sonically. That one line though.

Not really my thing even I do appreciate how it was produced.

I knew only one of the songs beforehand, I found the album quite soothing and relaxing, and strangely I never noticed how the drums have such an importance before, I often listen to songs where the vocals that precedence, but for some reason I was quite hypnotized by the drums in all of the album's songs.

Message In A Bottle!

The best combination of rock and reggae I've ever heard. Really great bass, guitar and drum playing on the whole album. Got my head bopping a lot. As with almost every Police album the beggining is stronger than the end but it's still great overall.

Reminds me of dad

Loved this! Wasn't familiar with most of the songs but I found most, if not all of them very enjoyable.

Message in a Bottle and Walking on the Moon are great tracks but the rest fall pretty flat in comparison.

I like the Police but did t think this is one of their best

Not really a fan of reggae but enjoyed a few songs. Not a terrible album to start with, likely wouldn’t listen top to bottom again.

Message in a Bottle Carries the Album

Nice enough but the hits didn’t hit that hard for me and actually got quite bored towards the end of the album

Yeah starts good, it petered out for me. 3/5 because I would have it on the background

Regatta de Blanc is what happens when three talented Brits dabble in reggae like it’s a party trick. There are flashes of brilliance (“Message In a Bottle” slaps, I’m not made of stone), but most of it feels half-finished and a bit like I should be embarrassed on their behalf.

Chill. Message in a bottle is a classic.

I don't really like the police but it was a decent listen

Amazing album!

Meh. I don't have feelings one way or the other about The Police (the band, not law enforcement, ACAB always). Their sound is just so milquetoast. 3/5, slightly above average is fine for me, as I did like Message in a Bottle and Walking on the Moon.

A fun listen

Interesting to know that the title translates to "White Reggae". Apparently I like watered down reggae. Tracks to Track: Walking On The Moon

That sure was a full album of the police

This album has a clear reggae vibe. The strong reverb/echo and sparse arrangements make it sound very desolate. This isn't helped by the fact that the guitar riffs are also all on very high notes that overlap with Sting's voice and the high hats. I've heard Message in a Bottle and Walking on the Moon before, but I don't particularly like either track and there weren't any other real standouts.

Message in a bottle

Yeaah

An interesting blend of new wave and sort-of reggae - props for having an original sound, at least. Other than “Message in a Bottle,” which is pretty good, this didn’t hold much appeal for me.

Favorite Track: Message In A Bottle

Good on though I have heard it all before.

Had this album already. Some great songs and popular hits. Easy to listen to.

I like it more than synchronicity *ducks tomatoes*

Solid album - own it as a record (for like $2). Improvement from their first album, and the big songs (Message in a Bottle, Walking on the Moon, Bring On the Night) are some of their best. Nothing exceptional, however, and the style of the album tracks kinda blend in with each other and I forget which one's which. A solid 3. Don't know if it's quite a 4? This is only my second album, so leaving room open for 4s and 5s.

- não sei bem o que dizer desse álbum - a mistura de ritmos caribenhos com músicos bons traz inovação importante pro rock - tem alguma coisa sobre ingleses brancos tocando reggae que me incomoda

A classic. Loved it from Day 1. The Sparse arrangements, the songs, the vocals, the unique drumming and the energy.

I think this one is a 3 star for me. It was just fine.

♥️

not their best imo

The singles are great. Some dips on the rest of the album though

Stuart Copeland is full tilt on this album and drives the whole thing along. Big singles and no real duds.

Here Sting manages to bring bits of reggae into the performance without going ridiculous on the voice - he’ll need to keep an eye on that. There’s some great pop songs in Message in a Bottle and On Any Other Day, the rest is totally fine but not particularly attention grabbing.

Goes by nicely and some great instrumentation but i wish he wouldn’t do the voice

Iconic Police album

The hits and highlights were great. There was some fluff which explains why you never hear the songs anymore.

8/27/25: Another classic to start off the album- Message in a Bottle. I appreciated the reggae vibes mixed within this rock genre.

4.9

Their five albums between 1979 and 1983 were some of my favorite rock albums of all time. But, this album was the first that got me hooked. Andy Summers is one of my favorite guitarists. Such brilliant melodic ideas and great finesse.

Of all The Police albums to put on here in addition to Synchronicity, they chose this one? Outlandos d'Amour and Zenyatta Mondatta deserve a place on this list way more than Reggatta De Blanc. It doesn't mean the album is bad, it's just not really special or exciting in any way. I guess it's because of the "white reggae" aspect, while Outlandos leaned a little more punk/new wave, but like, do we need to celebrate white reggae? Is that really a thing to be excited about? Also why does there always have to be one fucking weird song on every Police album? Granted, "On Any Other Day" isn't quite on the level of Synchronicity's "Mother," but boy that line about the song being gay did not age well. The singles are pretty good on here, but otherwise the album is just alright. Probably closer to a 3.5 for me, but I can't justify rating this higher than Synchronicity, which I gave a 3 when it was really a 3.5 too.

Some good, some not so good. Some timeless, some DATED. It was fine! I like the Police, I didn't love this version of them. It's just a little.... much. I do see how this could have been a pivotal album to the turn of the new decade and the sound of the 80s. Mostly it was just wailing noise.

3.1

Oh yea fantastic album

Better than the last Police record that was on here but still irritating as fuck. 1.5

Enjoyed this more than I thought I would actually, there were some songs on here that were a bit more loose and indie than I would have expected. Generally though I find their 80s sort of reggae sound a bit odd to build a whole band around, so a whole album was tiring. Still beat expectations mind.

There has been a lot less Sting and his mates than I thought on this list. Averaging their output, I much prefer the songs without the reggae undertones. Notable classic songs Message in a Bottle, and Walking on the Moon stand out. Though I am not sure much else jumped out at me - not to say I didn't enjoy the album. Really found myself bopping along to the second half. In my opinion, more of a collection of songs than anything cohesive. I think that pretty much sums this review up, too. Can't complain with this one.

Ah it's Sting from the big house. I've got it in my head that I don't like Sting, but I'm not really sure why. This was much better than I was expecting, much less poppy. Goes some almost reggae and punk sounding bits going on at times. Message in a bottle is undeniably a good track, not too sure about walking on the moon though.... On any other day was rubbish....Think the first half was better than the latter, I'd had enough by the end 2.5

Loved how this is a mix of reggae, punk, and a hint of jazz. Great album that I enjoyed more than I thought I would.

You know those things where everything is out of sync for a long time, but every so often everything lines up and sounds cool for a bit. That’s this album Reverb!!!!!

Good, but not their best album...

Message in a bottle!

Tres músicos tremendamente dotados y originales, liderados por una fuerza compositiva de las que salen pocas por década. No sé si es su mejor disco, pero es un formidable disco, atrevido, experimental, clásico y muy muy reconocible. No ha habido grupo que se parezca a The Police.

White reggae seems like a stretch of the definition - I hear it in the instrumentals but not necessarily the vocals. Kind of a fun album. Highlights: message in a bottle

Starts of strong

mid

Is all about the Bangers 7/10

White reggae toss

Ah, now this is more like it from them. Had Synchronicity recently which really didn’t do it for me. Enjoyed this one much more. Message in a Bottle is an all time classic and the rest is good too with top musicianship and more variety and quirkiness than I expected. Still a greatest hits girl when it comes to them though

Kinda sterile kinda interesting kinda nothing all at the same time. I've never really cared about stings singing voice and I dont really here either. Alot of the record just isn't worth much for me. Message in a bottle is a classic and that one up strummed reggae type song were the only saves I had. Everything else just blended together. Its fine but thats about as high of praise as I can give it.

One of those bands you’ve never met somebody who’s said they’re their favorite band (although I’m sure they’re out there). The lead single obviously broke the band into the mainstream, but the rest of the album is okay although the latter half is a little more generic. The band’s strength is not doing the post-punk thing really well but inventing a whole new sound. I used to think of The Police as kind of an overpolished 80s band but the history shows they invented a lot more of their sound than I used to think.

Hard to assess this objectively, but it’s pure gold

This was a nice listen, enjoyed the instrumentals a lot.

You hear some punk and reggae influences here but it never quite comes together. Message in a Bottle still rocks though

It wasn’t bad. It had a great first half and then the intensity started to wane in the second half. I would prefer listening to Synchronicity over this album.

I have always enjoyed the singles - had not listened to the album previously and not sure what to make of it after 3 listens. It sounds like they are having fun - but I think of Sting as being so po faced and serious that it does not quite ring true for me. A disappointing 3.

Sting is an enigma and made for best ofs. He writes some wonderful songs with insightful lyrics, and then every album has a couple of dross tracks.

Dope

8th grade science fair, 3 piece band Message in a bottle Walking on the moon

Boring. Cant listen further than 4 tracks

It's ok. That's the best I can offer it. Even the hits on this album are meh. It's not so bad that I'd say I disliked it, but it's pushing it. 3/5

There’s some certified hits here but it’s not as great as their debut or some of their later work. Still, you can’t deny one of the most technically proficient power trios of all time.

On any other day starts with a bang. I liked the latter half better.

Still as awesome as when a girlfriend gave me this a few decades ago.

6/10

Couple of bangers. Mostly quite irritating.

I still love Stewart Copeland Will I listen to again: 95%

Interesting to listen to a rock reggae album. Problematic elements aside, I liked this album a lot more than yesterday’s. I think the bass and the drums were my favorite part of this album.

Meh, prefer the debut

Pretty big disappointment outside of the singles, honestly! Nothing bad here, but nothing that makes me think I've really been badly neglecting the Police.

nice

So many classics on one album!

Faque, pas mauvais, meilleur que ce que je pensais, pour être honnête, mais pas pour moi.

It was fine. Wasn’t crazy about the sound, I can tell the lyrics are likely quite good but I couldn’t properly appreciate them with one listen. Therefore a 3 feels the most fitting based on first impression. Message in a bottle and walking on the moon are obviously quite good. Vocals got annoying

Some more rock and roll that my grandparents probably listened to. Not bad

Barring a few exceptions, I never could find much to like about The Police. They are all great musicians in their own right, but their Reggae style is just not my cup of tea. This album is just par for the course. 2.5/5

I was not aware white people did reggae but apparently they did. Was a nice listen definitely some chill tracks.it was kind of airy too. I will check other the police albums.

9/10

I find it quite sad how The Police seem to be one of those bands who are slowly being forgotton. There are artists out there who will likely be remembered forever, ie The Beatles etc. But The Police's contributions to rock music often do unacknowledged, which is a shame because not only were they super influential, but it's also just plain and simply really good music.

Jeg kan virkelig godt lide det, meget min stil, men det er ikke unskippable.

Just flawless

Reggae pop? Some familiar deep beats. Don't really enjoy any of the songs except Message in a Bottle.

Not the biggest police fan. Other than the hits the songs are not really there. Nice drums throughout, and some creative guitar parts.

Easy listening uptempo new wave album Highlights: - It’s Alright For You - Message In A Bottle - Deathwish

Nice. Refreshing when the police first emerged. And I reckon it still sounds fresh.

One of those albums that started as a 5 but ended up getting 3 after repeat listen.

Iconic album, so many great songs and some pretty terrible songs too!

Apart from "Message In A Bottle", I did not jive with this. The way they do reggae doesn't work for me.

Talk about three people that should not work together but should also work together. The Police cram into a three person lineup what other bands do in five or six. Each master of their trade come together to make an awesome album. Sting's ego can comprise another band. 3.5/5

The Police are cool and this album is cool. Message in a bottle right out of the gate. Stewart Copeland just smashing the drums from start to finish.

Not my favorite album of theirs but love me some Police. 3.5 stars

I really, really liked Synchronicity, but comparatively, this one fell flat for me. The Police’s hits hit. But the songs in between are forgettable, and the vocal performance is weak to the point where it becomes grating.

The only kind of tolerable Police, this album has some unquestionable jams and some legit drumming. Hadn't listened to the whole album before in order, the sound gets a bit repetitive as you move through the songs, even with the second to last song "Does Everyone Stare" starting with a more punk sound then mushing back into the established groove of the album by the end. Will always sound like the 80s to me.

As with any Police record its very uneven. A couple of fantastic songs and then a mixed bag of "eh". I have to question, AGAIN, who is making this list? Of all the Police albums this is the one you picked? I get that music is subjective and tastes vary, this list feels like someone trying to squeeze in some radio friendly groups chosen at random to legitimize some of the absolute try hard trash someone thinks makes them cool.

The Police were a perfect mix of Punk and New Wave, with a Reggae beat and melodies that word leave a pop song writer considering a new career. As a sophomore effort, Regatta de Blanc is raw energy and experimentation that shows their incredible potential that blossoms in later works. Definitely a must.

2 great singles and a decent pop album.

Not bad not good. It has a few good memorable tracks but not the best 5/10

great

I always liked the Police. I'd definitely say Message In A Bottle is one of my favorite songs if I think super hard about it. But I truly can't think of I've heard a Police album in full before? Anyway, this album was alright. I never heard a non-"greatest hit" Police song and....eh it's alright I guess. One Any Other Day did not age well and I find it very funny. Bring On The Night is such a huge highlight for me I could listen to it for multiple times a day. I feel like a majority of the album switch between those two feelings. I liked it, it was alright.

Liked this more than I expected to mainly because I enjoyed the tracks that weren’t released as singles.

I've heard Message In A Bottle and Walking On the Moon a million times, but I've never listened to the whole album. New discovery: Deathwish. The rest of the album is meh.

good

Manages to peak early and sort of becomes this boring slow burn after. Not bad, not as good as Synchronicity.

Nice trax

Brought back memories

It's hard to argue with the influence of this one, given how many white reggae acts that still bubble up on pop radio. The Reggae/New Wave blend heard here isn't so popular anymore, but I feel like we can blame The Police (at least partially) for Ska and that's proven more enduring over the last few decades. "Message In A Bottle" is a great opener since that's the only track most people are going to listen to when they play this album. "Deathwish", "Contact", and "No Time This Time" feel like blueprints for Ska (without horns). "Walking On The Moon" and "On Any Other Day" are mostly pretty terrible. How on earth did anyone allow WOTM to be 5min long? The chorus is catchy, but you have to go through sooo much to get there and I just don't want to. OAOD feels like a garage band demo that wouldn't get them signed anywhere. Is that Stewart doing vocals? He should not do that.

The Police aren't just white reggae, they're reggae lite, they've nothing to do w/ Haile Selassie or the political machine crushing Kingstown natives. They're rhythm moochers and profoundly shallow, but they're a group that makes so much out of so little that I can't help but dig their one-off brand of pop music. Sting's voice is a permanent mainstay in the listener's brain after hearing him but once, as are the buoyant guitar riffs and the indelible wielding of the hi-hat, perhaps the crucial item for the band's signature sound. 'Some say / Tomorrow's another day / You stay / I may as well play.' That's a laudable axiom, and a helpful one for appreciating this more-than-popular group, impossible to forget tho you may forget to throw them on.

Walking On The Moon saves this album from being a 2 for me.

I liked this album from the past. I also liked the videos for the 3 songs on the album that were their big hits and were very popular with the fans

Fine

Not the police's best album but still iconic.

One of the bands that has a sound all their own. Holds up great

Love message in a bottle. Apprechiate walking on the moon. Dont care for the rest that much and have to say that the on any other day lyrics didnt age well.

Not bad songs but many of them failed to make a strong impression on me. I had heard the first song before which I enjoyed.

GM

it was alright

Enjoyable! The Police are awesome

The Police finding their way with signature vocals and occasionally asynchronous rhythms. Good listen

I knew that The Police is very admired band and now I know the reason why! This whole album had such a cool vibe, I mean like every song has its own. The base work, the chaotic guitar in the background, the reggae sound, the masterclass of a drumer Stewart Copeland (I really like how he would easily drum on his ass in videoclips if he wanted to), everything was just so medium rared, truly a work of art. Favourite songs - Message in a bottle, On any other day, Does everyone stare, Bring on the night...

the album title translates to white reggae and it unfortunately sounds like it. using jamaican accents is weird asl

Solid album by a solid trio, I just find Police’s message in a bottle, so to speak, has gotten a bit soggy in the intervening decades.

My favourite police album. I don’t listen often but when it’s on, I love most of it. Admittedly I don’t love every song but I still Find it. Solid album with some standout tracks (love the bass in message in a bottle).

I was hoping to like this a bit more than I actually did. It's fine, but none of the songs (not even "Message In A Bottle") stood out to me.

Yeah, nothing bad here. True classic.

Kinda chill rock with reggae vibe 4/5

Maybe 1.5 great songs. Too bad when the best part of the album is done in the first four minutes.

Album has two hit songs, the rest is pretty mundane, but “On Any Other Day” was downright terrible

Bit conflicted with this one. But it's quite fun and musically they are great

Some good songs and some really dated sounding songs. Not my favorite album of theirs but would definitely listen to it again.

Great - loved it. Well, most of it! Good classics

Some flourishes, Copeland’s drumming is to be admired. Some interesting deep cuts that got me to understand the “post-punk” label a little, but still feels like music students who studied punk, jazz, blues rock and reggae rather than anything organically related. Overall, I’m not a fan of Sting’s voice, and the white reggae thing sits uncomfortably - it feels like they understood reggae better musically than eg The Clash, but profited well from an accurate reproduction rather than letting it flavour their own music.

Gah. White reggae vibes are just kind of tough for me. Nothing terrible here but it’s just all… eh.

Fun album but this didn't grab me like a lot of other bands from the same era have. Absolutely one of the most gifted bands of the 70s and 80s but a lot of the songs on this album don’t really seem to go anywhere.

Message in a Bottle - no notes; raises the floor of this album, otherwise it's mediocre except for Copeland masterfully mashing the skins and cymbals

Genre: New Wave A fun time is always had when one listens to The Police. Bouncy reggae-style rhythms and guitar licks, Sting’s classic vocals, and slick 80s production has always made these guys a joy. There are big hits (Message in a Bottle) and also some solid deep cuts (The Bed’s Too Big…). The album does a great job of showcasing the group as a whole, with very technical, but measured approaches to their craft. Great record. 4/5

The Police has the wits and charms and self-indulgence

Only thing worse than this album is the awful take about 'true black reggae' that somehow made it into the top 3 reviews, but looking at the user's summary page, it's either a troll account or a deeply traumatized individual or both.

Two major songs in this album but i cant give it 4/5

Glad i første låta. Sliter litt med resten.

Gear: HEDD Audio HEDDphone Two Artwork: 🧒🧒🧒 Production (Remastered 2003): 🎧😘🤌 Music: 🥁🕶️🌴 Rating: 🐷🐷🐷(🐷)/5