Is ...All This Time a good place to start with Sting?

Yes, ...All This Time is recommended as a starting point for new Sting listeners. A reflective collection blending jazz-inflected pop with poignant storytelling and intimate arrangements. By the release of ...All This Time in 2001, Sting was already an established solo artist, having enjoyed commercial success since his departure from The Police. This album followed his critically acclaimed record Brand New Day and showcased a more introspective side, as it was conceived in the aftermath of the events of September 11, highlighting themes of love and loss.

Who is ...All This Time for?

...All This Time works well if you're into reflective, introspective listening sessions, emotive storytelling through music and gentle melodies for relaxation.

How many songs are on ...All This Time?

...All This Time has 16 tracks, running approximately 65 minutes.

...All This Time

Sting · 2001

65 min · 16 tracks · jazz

A reflective collection blending jazz-inflected pop with poignant storytelling and intimate arrangements.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Fragile Start here — This track exemplifies the album's emotional depth, expressing vulnerability through delicate instrumentation and heartfelt lyrics about loss and resilience.
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Every Breath You Take — Sting's haunting reinterpretation of this classic showcases his ability to infuse new meaning into familiar songs, reflecting on themes of obsession and longing.
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Brand New Day — The title track captures a sense of hope and renewal amidst challenging circumstances, underlining the album's overarching themes of change and perseverance.
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Fields of Gold — This song stands out for its lyrical beauty and nostalgic imagery, representing Sting's signature blend of romanticism and melancholy.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album blends original compositions with reworked classics, showcasing Sting's vocal strength in intimate settings.

What we noticed

Tracks like 'Fragile' and 'Fields of Gold' are stripped down to their melodic core, emphasizing vocal delivery and subtle instrumentation.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

reflective, introspective listening sessions
emotive storytelling through music
gentle melodies for relaxation
long, immersive listening experience

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Fan Favorite — ...All This Time showcases Sting's reflective style, resonating with dedicated fans.
Themes: human fragility· personal reflection· emotional honesty
Career context: By the release of ...All This Time in 2001, Sting was already an established solo artist, having enjoyed commercial success since his departure from The Police. This album followed his critically acclaimed record Brand New Day and showcased a more introspective side, as it was conceived in the aftermath of the events of September 11, highlighting themes of love and loss.
Stylistic neighbors: Peter Gabriel· David Bowie· Paul Simon