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It was ok.
this was the first vinyl record i ever bought (25 cents at a garage sale in 2000). i dunno if i ever listened to anything past the first song on each side though. the weirder tracks make you wish they'd cut loose more.
The police sound like the police. It’s an unmistakable sound
Good album. Drumming is really good, and the band has the ability to get into a groove. They are better when it is upbeat. 3.5/5 Probably would listen again
I'm not really sure what to say about this one. I was familiar with "Walking on the Moon" and "Message in a Bottle" already, and while the rest of the album has a similar vibe (reggae/rock ish) it felt like it was missing an element of something. The playing was good, especially the drum parts and guitar riffs, but overall it was solid but unspectacular.
I mean, they're good. I can just never get them to really HIT you know?
Pretty good, lots of good tunes but some filler could've been cut and a couple tracks were pretty goofy. 3.5
-‘Message in a bottle’ is by far the best song on the album which makes sense why it’s the most popular -Although it’s not my usual genre of music, I did enjoy the flow of the album and I would not say I disliked it in any way Favourite songs Message in a bottle On any other day Does everyone stare Least favourite songs Deathwish
It's not Roxxane. Decent otherwise but it's kinda just fine.
Obviously the first song is a hit and easy to listen to. The rest was fine, I didn't get too into it. Wasn't put off by it, just didn't feel pulled into it like I did with some of the other albums.
80s classic
Ok ish
was alright, vocals were middle of the road.
How nostalgic. It's just kind of playing in the background. It's not something I'd put on on my own, but it's pleasant.
Solid. Not quite four.
Message in a Bottle is an excellent track, but then as the rest of the album plays it feels like most of the songs just kind of meander and never really change in energy. And then about halfway through you realise oh yeah, this album is literally called "White Reggae" and all of a sudden that's all you can think about. It does pick up a bit by the end though, and there was the occasional good hook (but then most of the songs don't go anywhere else after them) Faves: Message in a Bottle, Walking on the Moon, Contact
Message in a Bottle! But otherwise the rest are mid.
iconic, pretty solid, a few classics sprinkled in, YEP must be the police 6.8/10
Some bops and some flops. 5 sirens out of 10 lizard wizards
Okayish first song popular
Favorite song is either not time this time or ofc message in a bottle (death wish honorable mention). least favorite song is probably The beds too big without you. The same riff over and over again for 4 and a half minutes bored me. In general I noticed that the album uses a bunch of connective motifs and almost “samples” itself. It was rewarding being able to pinpoint those moments. This album was really solid, not mind blowing tho.
Overall good, but nothing on this album was as good as Message in a Bottle. 3.5/5
Just kind of a boring, weird album. Message in a Bottle will get you at least a star though. 2.5/5 (rounded to 3 because it's closer to that
Not a bad listen. The Police definitely have a unique sound, at least for the time that they were around. Probably pioneers of the sound, if I wanted to dig into it. The biggest problem I have with most of their songs (and not specific to just these songs but one that I have with many songs) is the tendency to repeat choruses ad nauseum. It's like they ran out of words so they just repeat the chorus over and over and over. Musically, I appreciate the unique vocals and instrumentation as they are distinct. The songs aren't terribly varied in their form across the album, but just different enough to provide some interest.
3.5
Great fun, good energy and a couple cracking tunes. Big time synergy between the band
3/5
like the bass ;-)
I enjoy some white boy reggae. I liked this more this time around than when I listened in the past. It still didn't fully blow me away. I'd do 3.5 if there were half stars, but sticking to my round-down policy.
Would not buy
this list is ruining music for me. i'm realizing all the new music i like is just worse versions of old music i don't like.
6.09
I think this was their first album. It certainly sounds like a first album. The big songs are definitely big, but a lot of filler as well.
begrudged 3
5.5/10 Highlights: Message in a Bottle Walking on the Moon
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
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.
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"?
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.
Rien que pour le nom de l'album c'est -1
Pretty good. Held up by the excellent message in a bottle.
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
They were young, having fun, and finding their sound.
Absolute fun album. Essential Police.
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"
It was definitely of its time during the 80s. I didn't think they were as popular as they were.
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.
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
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.
🎵 ‘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
Ihan hyvä levy. Pitää ehkäpä kuunnella uudestaan kun ei ehtinyt keskittyä kunnolla. 3/5.
Whiggae…Britgae? Interesting sound either way
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
meh
Meh.
White people doing reggae
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
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 knew the classics (Walking on the Moon and Message in a Bottle). The rest of the songs were just okay.
This is the music they play when you go to the grocery store mid morning on a weekday. Not terrible, not great, just eh.
I’m not the biggest fan of the police, but I did enjoy some of the deep tracks on this one.
Nothing special
Sting would make a great valley girl
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
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.
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 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. ✨
Not really my thing even I do appreciate how it was produced.
Message in a Bottle and Walking on the Moon are great tracks but the rest fall pretty flat in comparison.
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.
I don't really like the police but it was a decent listen
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
That sure was a full album of the police
Message in a bottle
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.
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
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
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
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.
3.1
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.
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
Good, but not their best album...
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
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.
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.
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.
6/10
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
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.
Jeg kan virkelig godt lide det, meget min stil, men det er ikke unskippable.
Easy listening uptempo new wave album Highlights: - It’s Alright For You - Message In A Bottle - Deathwish
One of those albums that started as a 5 but ended up getting 3 after repeat listen.
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
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.
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
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.
Manages to peak early and sort of becomes this boring slow burn after. Not bad, not as good as Synchronicity.
Walking On The Moon saves this album from being a 2 for me.
Fine
it was alright
The Police finding their way with signature vocals and occasionally asynchronous rhythms. Good listen
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.
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.
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
Some good songs and some really dated sounding songs. Not my favorite album of theirs but would definitely listen to it again.
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
The Police has the wits and charms and self-indulgence
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
More than just the hits, I do find the lyrics a bit repetitive in places
Some good, some bad, and a whole lotta boring. Don’t get me wrong, it isn’t awful, but it The Police -at least early on- seem to pale in comparison to their new wave contemporaries. Too messy for my liking.
This sounds so 90s and fresh even in 2025, I can only imagine what the people back in 1979 thought and felt listening to this timeless work of art. Best tracks: Message In A Bottle Walking On The Moon The Bed's Too Big Without You 3.5/5
The ska filler tracks can do one. Bit disappointed by this really as the singles are clearly classics
Goes back & forth between solidly OK to surprisingly alright.
It's The Police. They're fine. It was fine. I really don't have anything else to say.
Those drums are great and the songwriting is accomplished. Sting always comes across (in The Police at any rate) as a bit fake. I appreciated their hits but never quite connected.
The Police are a great band. I'd struggle to pick the one album that I think is their finest (other than a best-of), but neither of the two that were picked by these reviewers are it. In fact, I'd rank their debut, Ghost In The Machine, and Zenyatta Mondatta higher than the two chosen. So, this is a 3-star only because some of this material flags, and some tunes ("Walking on the Moon" among them) get a bit tedious. Stewart Copeland remains the element that really makes this work for me, and Andy Summers guitar work is amazing. And Sting... yeah. I have a hard time articulating my feelings about him, but as ingenious and talented as he is, he's simply not my fave.
They have a great sound and their playing is fantastic, but there's something about them that has always left me a bit cold.
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Неожиданно хорошо, даже за пределами супэр-хитов. Лучшая песня - Message in the Bottle.
Guitar Hero flashbacks as soon as Message In A Bottle came on. On Any Other Day - If Phish and the B52s wrote a song together
Mehh
Pretty good
Message in a Bottle is obviously a classic and it holds up, although I can never really get used to how the Police let their songs end by fading out instead of writing an ending Walking on the Moon and Bring on the Night are nice What the heck is On Any Other Day doing? It's cartoon punk?
Contiene algunos clásicos de The Police, pero no es su mejor álbum, ni por lejos.
I like the song where they sing about dinosaurs. That is not on this album but message in a bottle slaps.
FUCK 12
Lyrics not their strong suit, eh? Babby started singing along to the "Cha! Cha! Cha!" of the title track, though, so I'll let it pass.
Started off strong but felt kind of one-note by the end
Fucking pigs. Blue lives matter my ass. Take your thin blue line and.... They're British police? No guns? Not even badges? That's embarrassing... Damn. That Stings... Message in a Bottle is perfect. Please, tell me how you'd make it better. You can't. It's a jam, it's catchy, and it flows. It gets a mild infraction for the early stereo high hat panned hard left, but I'll forgive it. The rest of this album will need to kill brain cells to get less than 5 stars. Indeed, they'll be sending out an SOS. Sending out an SOS. Sending out and SOS. Sending out an SOS. Hate on it if you want, that's your decision. Rest of the album is fine. The Police can get a little same-y, and I think they admit a good amount of the record is filler. It's fine.
3.5
3.5
Quite catchy at times, but too much reggae. 3.5 stars
Regatta de Blanc is a classic Police album -- a few great singles and some other songs. 3.5 stars.
3.5
Nearly a 4 for me. Love the Police, but parts of the album are a smidge slow. It’s probably 3.75.
Gillar deras sound överlag och Message in a Bottle är en riktig banger, men kändes lite enformigt annars
I don’t think this album aged very well. The performances were on point! Guitars, drums, bass - these guys are masters at their crafts, absolutely. But I swear, Sting’s lyrics are something I could go about not having to listen to. His heavy-handedness with his lyricism is like a cold shower as I attempt to get into the groove of the instrumentals. “On Any Other Day” was probably cutting in its time; now it feels embarrassing. “I’ve got contacts in my book and in my eyes”? Yeesh. It’s a bummer, because Sting has a great voice! Album has some decent tracks, but I wouldn’t say this is something I see myself going back to.
When Sting mysteriously disappeared one day from the Band, the fans were devastated that the Police had no leads. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ As for this album. It's alright. I appreciate the reggae influences in songs like "the Beds to Big Without You". But "Message in a Bottle" is the headliner here. 3 stars
6/10
good (not for me)
One banger, rest fine.
Dope shit, turns out the really famous hit songs are actually more of their mediocre work.
Lots of energy, lots of snap. For just three guys, they create a ton of sound.
Island rock
Very fun album. I love the sound of “The Police”. The album as a whole does not feel sonically cohesive but there are so many hits that it feels like a “best of” compilation. Well done especially for a sophomore album.
3.5
Some good songs, a lot of not so good ones
great
Tiene Message in a bottle que me gusta mucho, pero el resto me dio muy igual. No mi favorito de los Police.
Quite an interesting record, obviously has some big hits on it, and there is no denying that the trio are incredible musicians, but to me I don’t get as much enjoyment out of it as other bands of the period.
Feel like I should appreciated this one more than I did. The hits were there, but the filler just did not land with me.
The Police are fine. I find them hard to get very excited about and Sting is kind of difficult to take.
Message In A Bottle is super catchy, even with how repetitive Sting is. Most of the rest of the album misses the mark, with a little too much reggae for my liking. There are still some decent parts, but only Message In A Bottle makes the playlist.
Eh.
It's okay. The singles were good and some of the album tracks are weird.
This is so problematic: white reggae, US rock stars, erm, Sting. It's also so bloody good.
Really good listen. 3.5/5
3.5/5
When these songs hit they’re extremely good, like a top vintage cru—but some of the songs are well below a standard of excellence associated with an all time great album. Great moments: Message in a Bottle, Bring on the Night, Walking on the Moon, and The Bed’s too Big Without You. I enjoyed less than expected because of the clunkers.
Apenas su segundo disco. Se escucha aún el estilo relajado, áspero, y no tan pulido como el de sus materiales posteriores, sobre todo porque no habían incorporado sintetizadores o teclados tan protagónicos de sus producciones posteriores. Pero la base suena sólida. No tiene tantas melodías tan sobresalientes, pero es un disco divertido. Y merece una mención aparte porque trae "Bring Me The Night", temazo con una complejidad que divisaba lo que posteriormente se esperaría de la banda, pero sobre todo de Sting en solitario.
Very different to anything else around that time, and the big hits are still stand-outs. Disappointingly feels like a lot of filler here though - like they just couldn't be bothered
Much better than Synchronicity in my opinion - at least this one has somewhat of a vitality and edge to it. I didn’t want to turn it off half way through this time either. I think I prefer the more new-wave leaning songs over the reggae derivatives. Solid enough album all in all though 3/5 Standout tracks: Message in a Bottle (obviously) Bring on the Night Contact
Meh. 3/5
white punk rockers try reggae, and it kinda works?
Really wanted to like this album more than I do but there's only a few really good songs and a bunch of forgettable stuff.
I love message in a bottle- I have it on a ‘best of’ album- but not absolutely loving the rest of the album to be honest. I like it but not my fav album ever. Normally I’m one for the police because Sting’s voice is so unique and I like the relaxed rock vibe they’ve got going on but not so much with this album. Favourites- message in a bottle, does everyone stare, no time this time
I feel like I liked the Police alright 30 years ago, but the pseudo reggae thing has worn a bit thin. Still, there's some good stuff here, and a fun relisten.
Average. Not a fan of the live album. Some good songs some average.
'Message in a Bottle' carries the album. 'No Time This Time' was the other standout.
Starts off strong, with one of their classics. The only other track I know is Walking on the Moon from this one, another good one. The other stuff is sonically similar--you can imagein what you are going to get with this album. That said, there aren't a lot of other memorable tracks for me outside the hits. I like the Bed's too Big Without You, which I also feel like I've heard before. The album is decent, but not sure I'd buy the album based on this, and the other Police album I've heard on this list so far--Syncrhonicity. Not sure which I prefer of these two, probably this one. In any case, I'd proably stick to the greastest hits album with these guys based on these two albums. 3/5.
Solid album
A bit played out by 2025 standards but I could imagine this album being pretty fun when it came out.
“Message In A Bottle” is a really good song but I can’t listen to the police all day. 3.5/5
It's alright but I did feel like I got tired of it relatively quickly.
When are going to defund these bastards!? This one played in the work background. It was not unpleasant.
I only know the two hits on this album, so I'm curious what else it has to offer. I'm always a fan of hearing what a trio can pull off, covering all of the sonic ranges with no extra fat makes everyone's playing vital. The titular song is a teaser, a build up that fades away without a payout. It was fun while it lasted. It's Alright For You is a punk-pop tune that I didn't know The Police had in them. Despite the album title, I haven't really heard any reggae until Bring Out The Night, four tracks in. We get that Bo Diddley/Footloose feel on Deathwish. On Any Day and Does Everyone Stare has a welcome change towards a Madness off-the-cuff playful looseness, the former leaning a bit towards the Dead Milkmen. I can get over how much these songs sound like 80's Rush with a different vocalist and musical approach: the busy bassist often playing lead melody and highlighted in the mid ranges, the tight drum heads and precision in drumming, the muted arpeggios and ringing guitar tone of '80's Alex Lifeson. Like U2, I prefer to listen to the Police without consideration of the lead singer's self-important persona; let the music speak for itself. I enjoyed this more than expected, but ultimately I feel their excelled skill was in their musicianship and less in their songwriting.
I didn't put together the meaning of the title until reading Will's review mention it in conjunction with reggae. Of course! "White Reggae." Yeah, there was a decent amount of white reggae flavor here, along with a lot of energy. And one of my five-year-old's faves, "Message in a Bottle" is one of the singles. Not bad.
I liked this and had to save the title track on Spotify. I thought it was brilliant. This is another album where the drummer puts on a clinic. Stewart Copeland is a busy drummer and he keeps things interesting. Stings vocals sounded great. 3.5 if I could.
Firmly in the post punk new wave era, this album was more polished than their debut, but also less exciting. I think I enjoyed the rawness more.
Any other day is hilarious. I ended up listening twice. Great album, not super for me.
I liked it.
5/5 good
Some interesting bass lines. Fairly well mixed. Most of the songs don’t go anywhere but the ones that do are really nice.
Message in a Bottle slaps. Duh. Any other day is a weird ass song. Not really my type of jams, but stylistically the musicians all sound incredible. Sting shreds that bass throughout the whole album
Fun stuff, sort of fell off in the second half… message in a bottle and the title track absolutely rip though.
Message In A Bottle will forever be in my favourite songs. Fun listen the whole way through.
I love The Police, and Message in a Bottle and Walking on the Moon are two of my favorite Police songs, but the rest of this album was just kinda okay. I listened to it twice to make sure, and yeah, I give it three stars.
On Any Other Day has rocked me to my core.
Some great hits. Still find it odd hearing a white dude sing in a reggae style though. Nice that all music can be tried by all, but just rubs me the wrong way sometimes. Overall, will just return to the singles.
some very catchy and cool stuff and some is just not quite there yk
two of their best songs are on this album, “message in a bottle” and “walking on the moon”, but there’s a LOT of filler on this one.
Heard of them, didn't recognise any of the songs. I expected to like it more than I did? Don't know why it didn't attract me, maybe the reggae influences. It was okay.
This one surprised me! I enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would. While there were some misses - I didn't love 'On any other day' - and while the transitions were a bit messy, for the most part it was very pleasant, distinctive, pop music
Nice album, not every song is equally strong 3/5
- its good, not kind if my style - easy listen, chill rock to be specific - will try to give it another listen, someday - underrated hits in the year it was released - great for background music when your doing chores
Будто альбом сильно экспериментальный. В каких-то песнях вкрапления регги, Deathwish вообще напомнили Black Sabbath, On Any Other Day - вообще выбивается из альбома. Понравилось 5 песен из 11.
pretty fun actually. the reggae thing is a platform for some catchy breakdowns. runs the gamut from good (deathwish; the big singles; bring on the night; contact) to inoffensive (regatta; the bed's too big) to cornball (it’s alright for you; on any other day). it's mostly good and tight and low stakes. even the corn made me drum along with it. some surprising atonal guitar stuff and effects use.
Message in a bottle is so good. The rest is alright.
A fantastic single followed by a bunch of harmless if slightly uninspired songs. Overall enjoyed but it got a bit background-like
So I've seen them live but apparently never listened to this entire album before. I knew the hits but not the whole album. Their deep cuts are funny, granted Any Other Day is a bit problematic in this day and age but outside of a lyric it still holds up. It's worth a listen or three. Its making me want to deep dive on all their albums.
“Message in a Bottle” is catchy but cheesy. “Bring on the Night” and “Walking on the Moon” are okay. The rest of this album made zero impact on me. I know people like the Police. I don’t fault them for doing so. But they honestly do nothing for me.
Totally fine album with a handful of really good songs. It didn't do a whole lot for me. 6/10
It's alright. Nothing memorable. Some interesting bits. Like most albums on the list it's a 3. Stand out song - message in a bottle
3
ok(-ish) but not my favourite (group, voice, song)
First half was 4/5, second half was 2/5
Didn't enjoy this as much as Synchronicity. Don't think the songs are as strong. Nothing wrong (although Sting's voice can become annoying), just not grabbing me.
Reggatta de Blanc – The Police I enjoyed this album, but would I buy it? Probably not. I think there are stronger albums out there with more of that reggae-inspired sound. That said, it does have some classics—Walking on the Moon is a standout for me. I love that track.
I like the band, but didn't enjoy the B sides on this one as much as other Police albums
Præcis det jeg forvemtede. Reggae fra nogen som ikke helt har forstået det. Det svinger dog.
Ganska najs faktiskt. Tredje låten är riktigt bra.
A great first half and a mediocre second. Really enjoyed the well known singles but latter songs less interesting
Some solid hits. Always good vibes.
how did I ever NOT know Sting was a Geordie? some of these songs are just funny & I didn’t expect that in a world of halves once again a 3.5 but as it is, a 3
I was hoping to find a few songs to like from the album that I'd never heard of before. But I only liked the hits.
The Police are great. I've heard many of these songs.
3 excellent musicians make 1 pretty good album
love the police but thinking this album is essential is laughable
ACAB except these police.
SOS to the world, it’s the call of the lonely. One hundred billion bottles wasted up on the shore. We aren’t alone in being lonely anymore. It’s a song about suicide? Or at least a cry for help? White Reggae! Regatta de Blache. Jah! Walking on the Moon is probably the only decent track. Rest of the album is kinda corny.
Very fun, and the drummers(?) songs were funny.
In the year of our lord 2025, I am not confident in discussing the questionable taste of a band named "The Police" naming their album "White Reggae." Hindsight, am I right? I'm let off the hook a bit by the fact that this is not reggae - white or otherwise. It's not not there, but more of an homage than a straight up appropriation. Maybe I'm making excuses, I don't know. Message in a Bottle is a solid start to the album. Walking on the Moon - I just love the guitar riffs on this, with the strolling beat - a classic. No Time This Time is a hard skip, and really out of place here.
Better than Coldplay.
I somehow never put together that The Police was reggae rock, and here I am listening to Reggatta De Blanc. It’s kinda crazy. A lotta good tracks on here though
I don't think this is an album of serious music but I thought it was okay
yeah i mess with the police on occasion (thanks dad). “message in a bottle” is always good. BUT “it’s alright for you” might have soloed. “contact” was also REALLY good, very groovy. i like the bass. overall pretty solid. would give a 3.5/5 but that isn’t possible so a 3/5.
Da sind d sexy officers wie binere Regatta ganz schnell ah mir verbigsäglet. Nach de 44 Minute isch mer nüm viel vom Album in Erinnerig blibe. Weg ihrem Name und ihrere Grössi bini aber au biz mit z höche erwartige i das Album ineköpfleret. Verstahn ned ganz, wieso so viel lüt gege die Band sind und überall Fuck The Police heretägget. Krass aber, dass sich e ganzi Bruefsgattig für Sicherheit und Personeschutz nach ihne benännt het. Schluss mit erzwungne Police-Dad-Jokes und 3 Schläg mit em Schlagstock uf de Deckel.
so liebi lüt, hender gwüsst das the police nöd würklich bi de polizei sind? ich au nöd! haha schaltet morn wider ih für witeri tolli musig facts und sust no lustigi sache wommer in sinn chömed! das programm wird unterstütz vo dere website und de 3 nase wo die reviews emel lesed, ich lieb eu <3 <3 <3 <3
fuck the police, aber uf kei fall die band spassfaktor isch höch, message in a bottle absolute hochkaräter, paar neuentdeckige, juppi juppi judihui trotz dene lobgsäng gspüri s'wuchenend und ihr wüssed was das hiisichtlich mine musigvorliebe bedütet… daher wird dasmal es 3.5 iischalt uf es 3 abgrundet trotzdem juppi juppi judihui
Fun / jaunty, but some cringy lyrics (I guess to be expected from The Police)
I’ve never listened to this album
The Police have always been more of a greatest hits type band for me. This is a solid outing, but I'd rather have an album of 10 of my own selections. Still, it's an interesting and varied release. "Walking on the Moon" has never really done it for me.
A few great tracks here, and a few that I quite disliked. But what a unique sound they had together. Maybe it would grow on me upon further listens.
Solid, classic The Police. 3.5 stars. We will go three, because it leaves a little on the bone. .
I’ve never been a huge fan of the Police, but I do respect that they’ve got their own unique sound that’s hard to categorize. Enjoyed the album and how they weaved the reggae influence into it. May listen again down the road.
It was alright, it’l just didn’t really say anything that I was interested in hearing.
7 out of 10
It's pretty good. I liked it better than the last recommended album. I have listened to this album and The Police before. I feel their hit songs are better than the lesser-known songs on this album.
Message in the bottle, walking on the moon
Never really been much of a "The Police" fan, as I've always found them a bit tacky. The white boy reggae stuff seems a bit toothless to me, and the soft rock stuff never caught my interest either. While Sting remains an icon, I cannot help but find him and his projects a bit bland. With that being said I've never heard a full album by them, generally only been exposed to their hits. Gonna take this as an opportunity to reevaluate my view on this band, and perhaps after a full listen I'll come out the other end with a changed opinion. Message in a Bottle One of the hits, been through a phase where I really liked this song and another where I hated it. Has an alright tempo to it. The vocal melody is quite well written, contrasts well against the instrumental. The accent is a bit goofy. Runs out of steam a bit, could do with a slightly shorter runtime. Don't find it quite as annoying as I used to. Decent. 3.5/5 Regatta De Blanc Really rhythmic, keeps building ontop of itself adding various different elements to enhance the rhythm and tempo. Great foundational bassline. The hollering vocals also do a lot to keep the song from going stale, the simple addition has the effect of building some counterpoints to balance out the mix. Good. 4/5 It's Alright For You Has a grittier, slight garageier sound. The chorus sounds kinda uninspired though the post chorus instrumental really makes up for it. A fast paced rock track that doesn't do anything spectacular, but works for what it is. Decent. 3.5/5 Bring On The Night Has some pretty cool riffage in the intro. The arpeggios sound pleasant. I find the vocals quite jarring. Really don't like how they're produced. They sit really far back in the mix, and fall at a strange volume level which is sort of distracting. There's a good melody there though. Instrumentally it remains interesting throughout, even sporting some bleak dissonant moments that shatter the otherwise pleasant vibe. Can see it growing on me if I can get over the vocals. Good. 4/5 Deathwish The instrumental is plucky and fun, though its at the risk of being repetitive. The drums are quite loud in the mix. Wish the vocals had more of a punch to them, they contrast a bit too much with the instrumental with their distant style. Wish the song had more variety to it, doesn't really have any moment where the tension is released leading it to sound sort of anticlimatic. Fine. 3/5 Walking on the Moon Another one of the hits. Can't say I have much of a relationship with this one, though I've definitely heard it before. The opening bass and loud reverby guitar definitely leaves an impression. Its continued use veers towards melodramatic. The lyrics are extremely cheesy. Has a pretty weak chorus in contrast with the really dramatic production. Feels almost at odds with the atmosphere created by the instrumentation. A bit messy, but pulls itself together somewhat. Fine. 3/5 On Any Other Day The lyrics sound like they belong to a rejected Syd Barrett era Pink Floyd B-side. Sounds quirky in all the wrong ways. The extremely average rock instrumental doesn't help, even if the base riff is kinda decent. Did not like. 2/5 The Bed's Too Big Without You Cheesy song title. Judging by it I was expecting a really tacky power ballad for some reason. Suprised by the groovy infectious rhythm. Even the faux reggae style vocals add something here, a decent counter measure against the very uniform instrumental. They add a surprising amount of unpredictability and fluidity to the track. Love every rhythmic element involved in this song, really comes together for something special. Fantastic. 5/5 Contact There's an interesting composition in here, structurally the track is really interesting. The focus on the bass as the main instrument, and the strange picky guitars make the song quite unique. The vocals are really strange, though they work with the instrumental they never really grip me. Good. 4/5 Does Everyone Stare Don't love the piano sound, it's kinda overpowering, making the vocals sound really quiet. Interesting implementation of a sample. Weird concept, gives me stalker vibes. Has an overall jarring feel mainly because of the annoying piano. That's not a great chorus. Did not like. 2/5 No Time This Time Fast! Terrible vocal effect for this song. The production sounds kinda hollow and toothless. Jarring chorus. Kind of a boring track and disappoimting finish. Has a pretty alright guitar riff, but that's kinda it. Average. 2.5/5 Went by much faster than I had anticipated. While not every track fell to my taste, I remained entertained throughout never really zoning out or losing attention. Can't say this is the best thing I've ever heard, but it's pretty charming at times, shows plenty of personality and offers a series of varied and diverse tracks. The instrumentation goes through several alterations throughout, focusing on various assets within the band giving each member a time in the spotlight. While the vocals are a bit corny at times, they're performed by someone giving their all and committing to their part which keeps it consistent at least. There are several great guitar moments, even some solos that get pretty entertaining. The album really shines when it allows itself to get a groove going, creating dancable rhythms at several occasions. Not anything mindblowing, but better than expected. 3/5 Fave track. The Bed's Too Big Without You Least fave track. Does Everyone Stare
Tight drumming & grooves.
Whilst message in a bottle and walking on the moon are tunes and the soundtrack to my youth, once you've heard those songs, there's nothing really different to hear in this album.
muita música boa no início e muita música "inofensiva" no final. "message in a bottle" é incrível, "Regatta De Blanc" é muito foda e o resto do álbum é bem bom, mas não tem funcionou muito, pra mim. a última música é bem estranha. /n
Really like the police but album almost felt too short. Some jams in it tho and quirky music. Just a little boring.
The Police are cool, but mostly because Sting is cool. Still, they have an unmistakable sound.
I must have listened to this album at some point as I've owned a vinyl copy for 20+ years but I have very little recollection of any of the songs except for the singles - and they still stand out a mile. Mostly filler with a couple of absolute killers.
My second favorite white reggae band after 311.