Sting's The Last Ship returns in this comprehensive Expanded Edition, building upon his acclaimed 2013 solo album that explored themes of home, heritage, and the industrial decline of his native northeast England. This rock and pop masterwork showcases Sting's masterful storytelling through songs that paint vivid portraits of shipyard workers and maritime life.
This expanded release features five never-before-released recordings that breathe new life into the collection, including collaborations with renowned artists like opera soprano Renée Fleming, AC/DC's Brian Johnson, and Joe Caffrey. The addition of tracks like "Island of Souls (2025)" and "Ship of State" makes this essential for both longtime fans and newcomers discovering Sting's deeply personal tribute to his working-class roots.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: A&M Records
- Genre: Rock, Pop
- Release Date: 12/05/2025
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TRACKS
A1. Island Of Souls (2025)
A2. And Yet
A3. August Winds
A4. Practical Arrangement
A5. Shipyard
A6. Ship Of State
B1. If You Ever See Me Talking To A Sailor
B2. Language Of Birds
B3. Dead Man's Boots
B4. The Night The Pugilist Learned How To Dance
B5. What Have We Got?
B6. The Last Ship
C1. It's Not The Same Moon
C2. So To Speak
C3. What Say You, Meg?
C4. I Love Her But She Loves Someone Else
C5. Hadaway
C6. Show Some Respect
D1. The Last Ship (Reprise)
D2. Ballad Of The Great Eastern
D3. Sky Hooks And Tartan Paint
D4. Peggy's Song
D5. Jock The Singing Welder
D6. O'Brien's Hymn
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