For me, Reggatta De Blanc is also a great example of how an album cover is able to fit in the general mood of the record. The grim, bluish overtones of the (rather simplistic) cover immediately remind one both of the 'night' ('Bring On The...') and of the 'moon' ('Walking On The...'). This is not a depressing or a morose record at all, yet it always gives the feeling of something slightly otherworldly - and yet it is not exactly sci-fi rock. The Police certainly take off, but they don't go very far - they're not Syd Barrett and they're not even Brian Eno. They are floating in mid-air, waving their hands (and drumsticks) at you, inviting you to take a walk on the moon or something like that. And the major highlights of the album make even the simpler and more realistic songs on here acquire that 'mystical bluish tint'.
[George Starostin]
You said it well.
I also felt that way about the graphic style of the album cover but you really put it into words. I love how the bass, drums, rhythm/lead guitars and voice all flow together in this song in an easy yet sorrow-tinged wash of sound...
You said it well.
I also felt that way about the graphic style of the album cover but you really put it into words. I love how the bass, drums, rhythm/lead guitars and voice all flow together in this song in an easy yet sorrow-tinged wash of sound...
For me, Reggatta De Blanc is also a great example of how an album cover is able to fit in the general mood of the record. The grim, bluish overtones of the (rather simplistic) cover immediately remind one both of the 'night' ('Bring On The...') and of the 'moon' ('Walking On The...'). This is not a depressing or a morose record at all, yet it always gives the feeling of something slightly otherworldly - and yet it is not exactly sci-fi rock. The Police certainly take off, but they don't go very far - they're not Syd Barrett and they're not even Brian Eno. They are floating in mid-air, waving their hands (and drumsticks) at you, inviting you to take a walk on the moon or something like that. And the major highlights of the album make even the simpler and more realistic songs on here acquire that 'mystical bluish tint'. [George Starostin]
You said it well. I also felt that way about the graphic style of the album cover but you really put it into words. I love how the bass, drums, rhythm/lead guitars and voice all flow together in this song in an easy yet sorrow-tinged wash of sound...
You said it well. I also felt that way about the graphic style of the album cover but you really put it into words. I love how the bass, drums, rhythm/lead guitars and voice all flow together in this song in an easy yet sorrow-tinged wash of sound...
Beautifully written, my friend
Beautifully written, my friend