Sting (and The Police) Album Match Quiz

Answer: Zenyatta Mondatta

Released in 1980, "Zenyatta Mondatta" was the third studio album by The Police. It topped the UK chart and reached number five in the USA. "Don't Stand So Close to Me" was the first single released from the album and it gave the band their third UK number one.

The song's theme is of a schoolgirl's crush on her teacher, with Vladimir Nabokov, author of "Lolita", being referenced in the lyrics.

Answer: Brand New Day

"Brand New Day" was a Sting solo album released in 1999. It peaked at numbers five and nine in the UK and USA respectively. "Desert Rose", which made the top 20 singles charts on both sides of the Atlantic, sees him duetting with Algerian singer Cheb Mami.

Answer: Outlandos d'Amour

Released in 1978, "Outlandos d'Amour" was the debut album by The Police. It reached number six in the UK and number 23 in the USA. "Roxanne", a song about a prostitute, failed to chart on its original release in April, 1978, but, when re-released the following year, went to number 12 in the UK and 32 in the USA. In 2008, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

Answer: Regatta de Blanc

"Regatta de Blanc" was the second album by The Police, released in 1979. It was their first release to top the UK album chart. Two tracks were released as singles in the UK, "Message in a Bottle" and "Walking on the Moon", and both topped the UK singles chart.

Answer: Nothing Like the Sun

Released in 1987, "Nothing Like the Sun" was Sting's second solo album, and the first to top the UK chart. Guest artists on the album included Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler. "Englishman in New York" was a song about actor Quentin Crisp; the track was released as a single but only got as high as number 51 in the UK.

Answer: Ghost in the Machine

Released in 1981, "Ghost in the Machine" gave The Police their third consecutive UK number one album, whilst in the USA it reached number two. "Invisible Sun" was inspired by the troubles in Northern Ireland and reached number two on the UK singles chart. The video for the song, which included news footage from Belfast, was banned by the BBC.

Answer: Ten Summoner's Tales

"Ten Summoner's Tales" was a Sting solo album released in 1993 which reached number two in both the UK and USA. It won four awards at the 1994 Grammys. "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You" opens the album and was released as a single, making the top 20 on both sides of the Atlantic. It won a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male.

Answer: Synchronicity

"Synchronicity", released in 1983, was the last studio album released by The Police in the 20th century. It topped the UK chart and also gave them their first US number one album. The album won three awards at the 1984 Grammys. "Every Breath You Take" won a Grammy for Song of the Year. Released as a single, it topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic, their first song to do so in America.

Answer: The Soul Cages

"The Soul Cages" was a Sting solo album released in 1991. It topped the UK chart and reached number two in the USA. The title track from the album won the 1992 Grammy for Best Rock Song. "All This Time" was released as a single, reaching number five in the USA and 22 in the UK.

Answer: The Dream of the Blue Turtles

Sting's debut solo album, "The Dream of the Blue Turtles", was released in 1985, reaching number two in the USA and number three in the UK. "Russians" was influenced by the Cold War and was a top 20 hit on the singles chart on both sides of the Atlantic.