Compelling Rhythms, Ordinary Songs

Review Score: (6/10)
I'll give the Police credit for being an engaging listen. The rhythms that this band generates certainly causes me to pay attention. There are some reggae and jazz influences with some definite rock n roll energy.

However as far as the songs go on Regatta De Blanc, there are some good tunes and others which are pretty forgettable. Message In A Bottle and Its Allright For You are captivating rock n roll tunes. However the title track just seems like an introductory filler piece with little in the form of meaningful lyrics. On Any Other Day is a humous tune and Bring On The Night is fine foray into jazz. However Walking On The Moon and The Beds Too Big Without You can stray on the nerves due to Sting's whiny vocals and a meandering melody line.

The remaining tunes are OK but certainly not fabulous. Truthfully I find Outlandos D'Amour much more energetic. Three stars is the right verdict here.

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