Roll Call for The Police

Fuck The Police

Seeing them in Toronto Thursday, eh!!

didn't they play verizon center last night? did anyone here go?

I had a great time. The band seemed to lack a spark on a few songs, but there were many moments that set the ladies into extatic Belinda Carlisle dancing (especially Can't Stand Losing You). I was pretty awed by how well preserved the band is, and - particularly in comparison to Diamond Dave last week - how well preserved Sting's voice is. And how well preserved my memories are when hearing the songs - I was back in the world where every girl was taller than me, had moussed up hair, and wore Bennetton rugbies. A lot of the songs weren't as 'bright' as I think they could have been but they put on a nice show.

Saw them last night, my third and final show. It was great (I was most sober for this show, so that could play a tiny part). They've definitely gotten tighter since the first leg.

I do NOT like the 1986 version of Don't Stand So Close to Me – that song should be haunting, not 'jaunty and jazzy,' but otherwise they're messing with the songs less. Enjoyed it and glad for all three shows I went to (Madison Square Garden, Aug 3; Atlantic City, Nov 3; Verizon Center, Nov 5).

Originally posted by Mobius:
- particularly in comparison to Diamond Dave last week -

How was THAT show? Is that in another thread?

Brian

Originally posted by sweetcell:
didn't they play verizon center last night? did anyone here go?

So glad you asked.

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Great show. Not as transcendant, per se, as MSG but whatever. I think I'll ride off into the sunset with this show. It can't keep getting any better, and it's not like they're making drastic changes with the setlist. Plus 5 is a good, nice, round number. Good to end it all (for me) back home. They looked like they were really having fun up there. It was a hell of a ride, and as a fan of good music/great musicians & artists period - as well as their band - I'm honored to have made it to 5 shows. Was thinking about Philly next week, but nah. I'm good.

Originally posted by RustyOrgan:
Fuck The Police

You're the biggest waste of sperm in the history of spermage.

KILL. YOUR. SELF.

In Toronto (Thursday night show) it took a song or two to get into the groove. They sounded great and looked like they were having a great time. The show ended strong and was very happy that I went. I did get a good laugh out of them wanting $40 for a tee shirt (no, I did not buy one).