Brand New Day
Sting · 1999
60 min · 11 tracks · jazz · new wave · reggae
A fusion of world music rhythms and introspective lyrics that evoke hope and renewal.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with uplifting themes
- hopeful reflections for quiet moments
- immersive journey through introspection
- warm sounds for late evenings
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone tracks over cohesion
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Sting's sound in the late '90s, gaining wider recognition with hits like 'Desert Rose'.
- Themes
- global rhythms· cultural fusion· desert landscapes
- Career context
- Released on September 24, 1999, 'Brand New Day' was Sting's sixth solo studio album, following the commercially successful 'Mercury Falling.' At this point in his career, Sting was exploring a diverse range of global musical influences, which is evident in the album's eclectic soundscape and collaborations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Peter Gabriel· David Bowie· Paul Simon
- If this clicks, go next to
- ...All This Time — Continues the themes of hope and renewal with live energy.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Graceland by Paul Simon — Explores global rhythms and cultural fusion, with introspective lyrics and a vibrant sound palette.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "A Thousand Years".
- 1 A Thousand Years Start here 5:57
- 2 Desert Rose 4:45
- 3 Big Lie Small World 5:05
- 4 After the Rain Has Fallen 5:03
- 5 Perfect Love… Gone Wrong 5:25
- 6 Tomorrow We'll See 4:48
- 7 Prelude to the End of the Game 0:20
- 8 Fill Her Up 5:38
- 9 Ghost Story 5:29
- 10 Brand New Day 6:20
- 11 EPK Video 11:52
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in Sting's catalog. Established Sting's sound in the late '90s, gaining wider recognition with hits like 'Desert Rose'.
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