The Police - The Reunion Show 1986

I had mentioned previously, I believe, that I am thrilled at the reunion of these gentlemen. I only wish I had the cash to throw down to see them, but alas, I have kids. This wonderful outing was from their first "reunion" at the Conspiracy Of Hope shows in 1986 for Amnesty International. It's too bad that every time they get together that the old problems begin to resurface, but I have my fingers crossed for an extended stay this time around. Great songs here and it plays like a live 'greatest hits' package. Enjoy, I will be throwing out some more Police concerts and rarities for you all soon. Let me know what you think.


1. Message In A Bottle
2. King Of Pain
3. Driven To Tears
4. Every Breath You Take
5. Roxanne
6. Invisible Sun
7. I Shall Be Released


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The Police - Ghost In The Studio (Ghost In The Machine Demos)



Ok, so everyone is as excited and exasperated that The Police are back together (at least for a tour) as DaddyRich is, correct? What a great sound they had, it's too bad they couldn't get along better at the height of their acclaim. But, sometimes it appears that some bands just have too much individual talent to remain a group for too long - certainly the case with these boys. Too much talent pulling in too many directions. I have searched long and hard for Police demos and rarities and have so far only struck a marginal amount of gold and this may well be the only album of demos I have seen thus far. Truly not too many white bands made reggae sound so sweet. I am sure (as with every band's fanatical fans) that their is some online trading (music snobs) group that will gladly hook us all up with the choicest demos and rarities as long as weprovide them with some Police rarities they don't already have and we will be forbidden to transfer said gems into the ghetto-format mp3 file extension. Screw that, no matter what I get I want to share and will not require someone to have to give me something I don't already have in return. What a world. Anyways - pop this disc in and enjoy my friends. Rock/Reggae has rarely ever sounded so good.



01 Secret journey
02 Spirits in the material world
03 Invisible sun
04 Too much information
05 one world (not three)
06 Hungry for you
07 Invisible sun
08 Secret journey
09 Don´t belive in me baby
10 Don´t think we could ever be friends
11 Don´t look at me
12 It´s never too late
13 Daytime job


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Police Academy - Strontium 90 (First Work as The Police Line-Up)



I hope a lot of folks who visit here are Police fans like myself. This one, although not so rare anymore is still a great item to round out the early Police recordings. A nice little snippet was found at Amazon with a little history...

"If you are a diehard Police fan, you are probably already familiar with the story behind this unusual snippet of the band's history. As the Police (at the time with Stewart Copeland, Sting, and Henry Padovani) were struggling to break onto the scene, the chance came to make some extra money helping out Mike Howlett with some demos and a Gong reunion at a concert festival. Henry was not needed for Mike already had a guitarist lined up: Andy Summers. As such this became the first time Sting, Andy, and Stewart performed together, and Andy would soon join the Police, setting the stage for the band's eventual worldwide success.

Therefore the live tracks on this album represent an important historical moment and are fascinating to listen to for that reason. "Three O'Clock Shot" is great as you can hear lyrics and music taking shape that would eventually become part of other Police songs, and it bristles with energy. "Visions of the Night" would later become a Police b-side. Most of the other tracks are Howlett compositions, and the difference is obvious--they aren't bad but they lack the vitality and freshness of the Sting tracks. A demo version of "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" is a wonderful piece, although it feels completely out of place on the album. "


Although I don't completely agree with the review, you are welcome to form your own opinion.


1. Visions Of The Night
2. New World Blues
3. 3 O'Clock Shot - Live
4. Lady Of Delight
5. Electron Romance
6. Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
7. Towers Tumbled
8. Electron Romance - Live
9. Lady Of Delight - Live


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Sting - The Complete Chicago Sessions (Tracks 1 - 7 recorded in Chicago, 1993. Tracks 8 - 16 recorded in Chicago, April 1991)

Another of the posts that I imagine I am the only one who will admit to enjoying. It's okay though, because Sting does make himself seem a bit tedious at times but I consider his talent undeniable, whether as a front man for The Police or solo. Just incredible song-writing and a smooth voice - with intelligence to boot. These are some great soundboard recordings that should satisfy anyone with a penchant for the best in bootlegs. And, of course, plenty of Police and Sting solo stuff to share.

If I Ever Lose My Faith In You
Stronger Than Justice
Fields of Gold
Englishman in New York
A Day in the Life
Fortress Around Your Heart
Medley: Epilogue / Every Breath You Take
Jeremiah Blues
Mad About You
The Wind Cries Mary
Message in a Bottle
Soul Cages
Every Breath You Take
Be Bop a Lula
I Miss You, Kate
All This Time

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