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Synchronicity
by The Police
The 239th greatest album of all time
Synchronicity, released in 1983, is the Police's fifth studio album and represents a culmination of their move from lean new wave and reggae-inflected rock toward a more polished pop rock sound with layered production and increased use of synthesizers. Sting's songwriting on the record leans toward introspective and sometimes dark themes, and the band balances spare rhythmic foundations with richer melodic and textural elements. The album includes prominent tracks such as "Every Breath You Take", "King of Pain", "Wrapped Around Your Finger", and "Synchronicity II", and is frequently viewed as the high point of the group's studio work.
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