This essential third studio effort captures the trio at the height of their global ascent during the early eighties new wave explosion. The striking sleeve art features the three members Sting Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland set against a bold triangular motif and a vibrant gradient background that has become an iconic visual marker of the post punk era. Musically the album showcases a refined blend of reggae influenced rock and political lyricism through massive radio hits like Dont Stand So Close To Me and Driven To Tears.

As a cornerstone of any serious rock collection this A and M Records pressing represents a pivotal moment when the band transitioned into stadium superstars while maintaining their signature sparse and rhythmic sound.

The record remains a culturally significant artifact of the time reflecting the unique aesthetic and sonic experimentation that defined the transition from the seventies into the modern pop landscape.