Released in 1987, ...Nothing Like the Sun stands as one of Sting's most celebrated solo efforts, showcasing his remarkable ability to weave together jazz, reggae, soul, and pop into a cohesive and sophisticated sound. Following the critical success of The Dream of the Blue Turtles, this second solo outing further cemented his reputation as one of rock's most ambitious and musically adventurous artists.
Deeply personal in its themes, the album is largely dedicated to the women in Sting's life, drawing emotional weight from loss, love, and the complex bonds between people. Highlights like the shimmering opener "The Lazarus Heart" and a soulful cover of Jimi Hendrix's "Little Wing" — arranged with jazz legend Gil Evans — demonstrate the richness of the instrumentation and the intimacy of Sting's vocals, with arrangements that balance acoustic warmth, percussion, saxophone, and subtle ambient textures in a way that feels both expansive and human.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: A&M Records
- Genre: Jazz, Rock, Pop
- Release Date: 09/30/2016
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TRACKS
A1. The Lazarus Heart
A2. Be Still My Beating Heart
A3. Englishman In New York
B1. History Will Teach Us Nothing
B2. They Dance Alone (Gueca Solo)
B3. Fragile
C1. We'll Be Together
C2. Straight To My Heart
C3. Rock Steady
D1. Sister Moon
D2. Little Wing
D3. The Secret Marriage
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