Sting

This 1999 release is one of Sting's easiest, most lighthearted solo records. Rather than pontificate on political issues, as he has been known to do, the former Police frontman opts to sing about life and love in a confident, genuine manner. Not a comeback, but a treat for longtime fans and newcomers alike.

In 1985, Sting gave up the role everyone loved him in -- leader of the Police -- and got on
many sets of nerves, royally. But after fifteen years of skilled music, the notion of Sting as
pompous pop serioso is dated. Brand New Day is Sting's most stylistically integrated album
since 1987's Nothing Like the Sun. There's groovy Rai music, witty bossa novas,
warm-hearted Bach revisions and independent country, plus a smashing finale, "... More >