In 1983, The Police were at the height of their powers. Their album ‘Synchronicity’ was on the verge of being released to widespread critical acclaim and commercial success. However, during the recording process, tensions between band members Stewart Copeland, Andy Summers, and Sting began to rise.

The trio had been together since 1977, but by the early 1980s, they were feeling increasingly disconnected from each other’s creative visions. The pressure to deliver another hit album was also starting to take its toll.

According to Andy Summers, tensions reached a boiling point during recording sessions for ‘Synchronicity’. “We had been together so long that we started to get on each other’s nerves,” he recalled in an interview with the BBC. “It was like we were all stuck in this tiny little box and couldn’t escape.”

The final straw came when Sting insisted on incorporating more keyboards into the album, which his bandmates felt was a departure from their signature sound.

“I think we were all getting a bit tired of being The Police,” Summers admitted. “We wanted to do something different, but at the same time, we didn’t want to alienate our fans.”

Despite the creative differences, the band managed to put aside their differences and deliver ‘Synchronicity’, which went on to become one of their most successful albums.

In a statement to The Daily Beast, a representative for The Police said: “The Police were always a band that thrived under pressure. While tensions may have risen during the recording process, it ultimately led to some of their best work.”

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