If this were 1984, it would be huge news. But in 2008, no one really cares. Last year, The Police finally decided to cash in on the lucrative touring business available to legacy artists. Sting claimed the band “was back” at last year’s Grammys. Yes, they were back to rape the consumer with excessively high ticket prices, but let’s all be clear – the band was not back as a creative unit.
The news is that the band will make one more profitable round of tour dates in N. America and Europe in 2008 with Elvis Costello as support. After they play their final concert in the summer, they will walk off into the sunset as very wealthy men. And after all, isn’t that what this little reunion was all about? The money? It certainly wasn’t to create new material for the love of playing.
Many reports claim the band still does not get along. So why extend the tour? The Police certainly aren’t playing another round of dates because they love their catalogue and the magic they are creating on stage. In fact, I am shocked that the band isn’t issuing a new set of remasters and a hits compilation for this next run of shows. Why not go all the way and screw the fans in the name of greed?
I still love “Regatta De Blanc,” “Zenyatta Mendatta,” and “Syncronicity.” Those are albums that have stood the test of time. But I can guarantee that I won't spend a dime to see this band in concert in 2008. Good riddance.
The news is that the band will make one more profitable round of tour dates in N. America and Europe in 2008 with Elvis Costello as support. After they play their final concert in the summer, they will walk off into the sunset as very wealthy men. And after all, isn’t that what this little reunion was all about? The money? It certainly wasn’t to create new material for the love of playing.
Many reports claim the band still does not get along. So why extend the tour? The Police certainly aren’t playing another round of dates because they love their catalogue and the magic they are creating on stage. In fact, I am shocked that the band isn’t issuing a new set of remasters and a hits compilation for this next run of shows. Why not go all the way and screw the fans in the name of greed?
I still love “Regatta De Blanc,” “Zenyatta Mendatta,” and “Syncronicity.” Those are albums that have stood the test of time. But I can guarantee that I won't spend a dime to see this band in concert in 2008. Good riddance.
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