Curved Air are an English symphonic-psych band that released four albums on Warner Bros. between 1970 and 1973, followed by two mid-decade albums on RCA Victor. They formed around the creative core of violinist Darryl Way, guitarist–keyboardist Francis Monkman, and alto vocalist Sonja Kristina. With a fluctuating rhythm section, Curved Air released the 1970–72 albums […]
The Police were an English New Wave/modern-rock trio that released five albums on A&M between 1978 and 1983. The band was formed by ex-Curved Air drummer Stewart Copeland in 1977, releasing its first single that summer on brother Miles Copeland’s Illegal Records label. After the arrival of veteran guitarist Andy Summers, the lineup stabilized around […]
Outlandos d’Amour is the debut album by English new wave rockers The Police, released on November 2, 1978, on A&M. Tracklist: A1. “Next to You” (2:51) A2. “So Lonely” (4:48) A3. “Roxanne” (3:13) A4. “Hole in My Life” (4:48) A5. “Peanuts” (3:54) B1. “Can’t Stand Losing You” (3:02) B2. “Truth Hits Everybody” (2:53) B3. “Born […]
