After a short but extremely successful existence, The Police broke up in 1986. Although the trio had been together for less than ten years, its influence remained in the years that followed. That the fame did not evaporate was evident when the band undertook a reunion tour in 2007. Nearly a million people reach deep into their pockets to see this legendary band. Fortunately, there are DVDs on the
… market for those who stay at home to enjoy these special concerts. Live In Japan 2008 is a DVD that is not released by a well-known record company and therefore has a dubious character, although the picture and sound quality are quite good. In any case, the power of The Police is conveyed very well by this disc. Sting, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland are more than twenty years older, but have not lost any of their craftsmanship. The audience is played in a routine manner. When Sting screams if the audience wants to sing along, a bit of boredom seeps through. Perhaps that is also the reason that as a singer he drops a stitch here and there. Not that it makes any difference to the quality of the concert. With virtuosity on bass, guitar and drums and a range of great songs, The Police doesn't need anything extra. (JE) guitar and drums and a series of great songs, The Police doesn't need anything extra. (JE) guitar and drums and a series of great songs, The Police doesn't need anything extra. (JE)more
