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• Stings Nothing Like the Sun, released in October 1987, is a deeply personal and musically rich album that showcases his evolution as a solo artist. Following the success of The Dream of the Blue Turtles, this record expands on his jazz-infused pop sound while incorporating elements of world music, rock, and sophisticated balladry. The title is inspired by Shakespeares Sonnet 130, and much of the album reflects themes of love, loss, and political awareness.

  A defining feature of Nothing Like the Sun is its elegant and atmospheric production. Sting worked with top-tier musicians, including saxophonist Branford Marsalis, guitarist Dominic Miller, and keyboardist Kenny Kirkland, creating a sound that is both polished and deeply expressive. The albums tone is often melancholic, reflecting personal struggles Sting faced at the time, particularly the passing of his mother.

  Several standout tracks define the albums character. Englishman in New York is a jazzy, saxophone-driven ode to eccentricity and individuality, inspired by the writer Quentin Crisp. Fragile is a hauntingly delicate piece, blending classical guitar with poetic lyrics about the fragility of life. Well Be Together offers a more upbeat, funk-driven moment, while They Dance Alone serves as a political statement against the Chilean dictatorship, featuring a powerful blend of Latin rhythms and poignant lyrics.

  One of the most striking aspects of Nothing Like the Sun is Stings ability to balance deeply personal reflections with broader social commentary. His songwriting is introspective yet outward-looking, touching on themes of war, injustice, and personal sorrow with equal intensity. The album, while sonically lush, never feels excessive, instead allowing the arrangements to serve the depth of the lyrics.

  With Nothing Like the Sun, Sting cemented himself as an artist far beyond his work with The Police. Its a sophisticated and emotionally resonant album that continues to stand the test of time, both for its masterful musicianship and its lyrical depth.

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• Artist: Sting Label: A&M Records Format: LP Units: 2 Country: UK, Europe & US Genre: Pop & Rock Style: Pop Rock, Reggae, Soft Rock, Soul-Jazz

• 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 (Cueca 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