Police - Police - King Of Pain (1984 Extended) Direct

Reviewers at the time, such as those from Smash Hits , described it as "brilliant" and a "voice that sends icicles up your spine".

“King of Pain takes everything lyrically, instrumentally, and just Police wise and combines it into a perfect song. There's nothing quite like this song. It's their best song in my opinion.” Album of the Year Police - Police - King of pain (1984 extended)

Original 1984 12-inch copies can be found at retailers like BullTrax Records or Tangled Parrot . Reviewers at the time, such as those from

Modern critics often rank it among the band's top 5 songs, with Ultimate Classic Rock praising it as a "sterling pop/rock offering" that avoids becoming a "pity party" through its strong melodic hooks. Community Perspectives It's their best song in my opinion

Written by Sting during a period of intense personal turmoil following his separation from his first wife, the track is a masterclass in using natural imagery to mirror internal despair.