The Police - Wrapped: Around Your Finger

: A reference to the devil in the legend of Faust, suggesting a soul-selling bargain for knowledge.

: Known for his "measured" work on the rim and cymbals, providing a light, reggae-influenced syncopation. The Police - Wrapped Around Your Finger

: His vocal attack emphasizes the offbeats, perking up what would otherwise be a standard ballad. Critical Reception & Legacy : A reference to the devil in the

: Delivers delicate, shimmering guitar phrasings that add to the "ethereal" feel. Critical Reception & Legacy : Delivers delicate, shimmering

: Sting famously employs dense references to establish the singer's "cerebral detachment":

: The song's recording was famously contentious; Andy Summers later expressed dislike for the song and Sting’s "overacting" in the video.

: Retrospective reviews from sites like AllMusic praise the song's "complex jumpy rhythms" and "emotional psychology". However, at the time of release, some critics like Garry Bushell dismissed it as "soporific plastic reggae" and "mind-bogglingly dull".