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Sting's second and most conceptually dense solo album moved on from jazz to ideas picked up from Latin music. Even when he's not using Latin music's tricky polyrhythms, the melodies of the ballad "Be Still My Beating Heart" and the hit dance single "We'll Be Together" suggest he'd been listening to lots of salsa. If you can sting, you can cross-pollinate, too, and there are some other subtle hybrids here, notably the Gil Evans Orchestra's gliding arrangement of Jimi Hendrix's "Little Wing" and the reggae-in-a-Cole Porter suit of "Englishman in New York." Of course, the former schoolteacher has some lyrical messages to deliver and the three songs that originally made up the second side of a double LP are a bitter meditation on Latin American politics and history. --Douglas Wolk
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STING ...NOTHING LIKE THE SUN
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Greekfreak
Format:Audio CD
This, the follow-up to "Dream Of The Blue Turtles" was Sting's REAL debut LP, or at least, where he finally arrived at true artistic brilliance.
His pop sensibilities are still present, here... check out 'Englishman In New York' and 'We'll Be Together' for evidence, but added to all this is a bit of picked guitar ("Fragile"), some jazzy polyrhythms ("They Dance Alone"), and a great cover of Jimi Hendrix' "Little Wing".
It's as essential an 80s document as Peter Gabriel's "So" album was, and still holds up, even nearly 20 years later.
His pop sensibilities are still present, here... check out 'Englishman In New York' and 'We'll Be Together' for evidence, but added to all this is a bit of picked guitar ("Fragile"), some jazzy polyrhythms ("They Dance Alone"), and a great cover of Jimi Hendrix' "Little Wing".
It's as essential an 80s document as Peter Gabriel's "So" album was, and still holds up, even nearly 20 years later.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
For the majority of people who believe Sting was better with The Police, _Nothing Like The Sun_ pretty much proves this theory wrong. Surrounding himself with excellent musicians such as Manu Katche, Kenny Kirkland, Branford Marsalis, Andy Summers, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler and many others, this is Sting's strongest set of songs. The album also contains some of Sting's best lyrics and best vocal performances. The album feels like Sting at his most free - he's definitely making music for himself here as opposed to his recent work that often seemes to cater to the mainstream. _Nothing Like The Sun_ also has a little bit of everything; songs like "The Lazarus Heart", "We'll be Together", and "Little Wing" simply rock and "The Secret Marriage", "Fragile", and "Sister Moon" are soothingly beautiful. The production is top-notch and this rather long album has absolutely no filler. Pick this one up if you prefer the serious side of Sting.
23 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By T. B. Vick
Format:Audio CD
Aside from Sting's 'Greatest Hits' CD, this is his best (and could be a greatest hits CD in and of itself). In fact, 5 of the 12 songs on this CD are included on "Fields of Gold: The Best of Sting."
The insert of this CD has Sting describing how and why each song was written - that in itself is worth the price of the CD. However, the songs are fantastic. Each song has very strong aspects to it from the melody, lead guitar parts, vocals, bridge transitions, harmonies, to rhythm and pace of various songs.
Each song is quite different from one another. Thus, each song takes on its own life, movement, and feel. One of my favorites on the CD is "Secret Marriage" which Sting describes is a song based on a melody from Hanns Eisler. Eisler fled to America from the Nazis who apparently hounded him for rest of his life in various disguises (according to the insert).
If you liked the Police, then you will definitely like this CD, if you like Sting, then you should not be without this CD. I highly recommend it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not so great.
Okay album. Product condition received was as advertised. There were just a few good songs to my liking. Filler songs were disappointing.
Published 1 month ago by Cardio55
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sting continues to amaze
Loved this mellow album - great for a nice casual dinner or party scene. Fun, yet calming listen - enjoyed
Published 4 months ago by S. Copeland
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brings back memories
I had this album, and now I have the CD. Listening to it reminds me of going to the concert with my then-boyfriend (now husband). Loved the music then, still love it now. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Kimberly Permenter
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of Sting's best
This album might have been a little underrated when it came out; Sting had written and recorded so much music that it had to be released as a double album (remember those vinyl... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Andy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautifully Varied
For Me, the best way to enjoy this brilliant, beautifully eclectic LP is in its original vinyl incarnation, spread over 4 sides of a double album. Read more
Published on May 14, 2011 by WILLIE A YOUNG II
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sting's best
I believe that "...Nothing Like the Sun" is the pinnacle of Sting's solo career. Back when I was in college, this was one of my top 5 albums. Not a bad song on here. Read more
Published on January 30, 2011 by Eugene Axe
4.0 out of 5 stars
Biding His Time
Sting expanded on the jazzy feel of his debut when he released this expansive (originally double) album. Read more
Published on January 3, 2011 by Tim Brough
3.0 out of 5 stars
Decent CD
I love Sting but there were only a couple of songs I really liked in the CD; but maybe I didn't do it justice by listening to the whole thing often enough. Read more
Published on September 12, 2010 by lilbit
5.0 out of 5 stars
revisit the best of Sting
Sting revisits his best hits (Fragile, Englishman in New York, and more), and really delivers a great performance. The songs are not revamped, just done perfectly, again. Read more
Published on July 24, 2010 by Cnotediva
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best of Sting
Great album. That's the best Sting's phase; it includes: The Lazarus Heart, Be Still My Beating Heart, History Will Teach Us Nothing, They Dance Alone, Fragile, We'll Be Together,... Read more
Published on April 22, 2010 by Marcio Matias
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