What does Bring on the Night sound like?

A vibrant fusion of jazz, rock, and reggae rhythms, underscored by Sting's soulful vocals and thoughtful lyricism. Rooted in jazz and new wave. Start with "Bring On the Night / When the World Is Running Down You Make the Best of What’s Still Around".

Is Bring on the Night a good place to start with Sting?

Yes, Bring on the Night is recommended as a starting point for new Sting listeners. A vibrant fusion of jazz, rock, and reggae rhythms, underscored by Sting's soulful vocals and thoughtful lyricism. Released on July 1, 1986, 'Bring on the Night' was Sting's first solo album following his departure from The Police. At this point, he was transitioning from a globally recognized frontman to an artist exploring personal and artistic freedom, marking a significant shift in his musical identity.

Who is Bring on the Night for?

Bring on the Night works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and contemplative evening reflections.

How many songs are on Bring on the Night?

Bring on the Night has 13 tracks, running approximately 83 minutes.

Released 40 years ago

Bring on the Night

Sting · 1986

83 min · 13 tracks · jazz

A vibrant fusion of jazz, rock, and reggae rhythms, underscored by Sting's soulful vocals and thoughtful lyricism.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Bring On the Night / When the World Is Running Down You Make the Best of What’s Still Around Start here — This opening track encapsulates Sting's transition into solo artistry with its elaborate structure and poignant lyrics reflecting resilience amidst uncertainty.
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Driven to Tears — The song showcases Sting's ability to blend emotive storytelling with a powerful arrangement, addressing social issues that resonate throughout the album.
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Moon Over Bourbon Street — Inspired by Anne Rice's 'Interview with the Vampire', this track combines evocative imagery with a haunting melody that exemplifies Sting's storytelling prowess.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album blends genres effectively while showcasing Sting's evolving artistry post-Police.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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

long, immersive listening sessions
dynamic emotional journeys
contemplative evening reflections
layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — First solo album post-The Police, establishing Sting's solo reputation.
Themes: Bourbon Street nights· labor struggle· social injustice commentary
Career context: Released on July 1, 1986, 'Bring on the Night' was Sting's first solo album following his departure from The Police. At this point, he was transitioning from a globally recognized frontman to an artist exploring personal and artistic freedom, marking a significant shift in his musical identity.
Stylistic neighbors: Peter Gabriel· David Bowie· Paul Simon

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Tracklist

Disc 1

1 Bring On the Night / When the World Is Running Down You Make the Best of What’s Still Around Start here 11:40
2 Consider Me Gone 4:54
3 Low Life 4:03
4 We Work the Black Seam 6:55
5 Driven to Tears 6:58
6 The Dream of the Blue Turtles / Demolition Man 6:07