Originally released as a bonus track on Synchronicity, “Murder By Numbers” doesn’t quite suit the mood of Sting’s material for the album: it’s too playful, too jazzy, the kind of song ...

Stewart Copeland recalled the only time the Police recorded a one-take track – and why he wasn’t in the room when it happened – in September 2018.

“Murder By Numbers” stands out in the landscape of Synchronicity (1983), ... Yes, many songs from The Police take listeners on journeys through political and social unfairness.

On June 4, 1983, the Police scored what would be their last No. 1 single in the U.K. with a song that has almost reached meme-worthy status for its years and years of misinterpretation and cringey ...