The Police's Atlanta, Georgia concert

November 17, 2007

Review by Vik.

The Police are awesome no doubt. But, I think they might be slightly tired, as its been many months of almost non-stop touring for them, so give them credit. However, not many artists like Sting being the only vocalist (with no background singers unlike their Sychronicity tour) and keep the crowd going. I think Andy's guitar riffs were a bit over done, and this is an aging audience, not sure if they want to hear serious guitar solos. The Police is at their greatest at their softer hits (message in a bottle, wrapped around your finger, every little things she does is magic, etc.) because Sting is a more refined singer. I saw him for his Universal Amphitheater tour in Los Angeles, and he was simple sensational, and I think that suits his style now, its hard to pull off stuff from their punk era first album days. But, keeping an open mind, one cant expect them to have the jumping energy like they did in during the Sychronicity tour, but you will no doubt be entertained. Do see them.

Sting is the product of the Police, from the early punk to the reggae influences, to his solo career - his style is evolving. Very few artists unlike Sting or by comparison, Madonna, can keep evolving and keep their audience with them (and gain new fans too.)