Top tracks — play these first
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Gabriel’s Message Start here — This track opens the album with a haunting rendition of the traditional carol, showcasing Sting's ethereal vocal delivery and setting a reflective tone for the collection.
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The Hounds of Winter — A poignant original piece that blends themes of loss and longing with a lush orchestral backdrop, capturing the emotional depth often associated with winter.
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Lullaby for an Anxious Child — This gentle lullaby stands out for its soothing melody and tender lyrics, reflecting Sting's ability to evoke comfort amid uncertainty.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- soothing winter ambiance
- calm evening reflections
- gentle, melodic storytelling
- introspective seasonal moods
- warm, comforting soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A seasonal album that adds depth to Sting's catalog but isn't a primary entry point.
- Themes
- winter's introspection· traditional carols· soothing lullabies
- Career context
- Released in 2009, If On a Winter's Night... marks Sting's return to the holiday album sphere after nearly a decade since his last seasonal effort. Following a successful career marked by both solo and collaborative projects, this album showcases his exploration of classical music influences alongside his signature pop sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Peter Gabriel· David Bowie· Paul Simon
Tracklist
- 1 Gabriel’s Message Start here 2:33
- 2 Soul Cake 3:27
- 3 There Is No Rose of Such Virtue 4:03
- 4 The Snow It Melts the Soonest 3:43
- 5 Christmas at Sea 4:37
- 6 Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming 2:41
- 7 Cold Song 3:16
- 8 The Burning Babe 2:42
- 9 Now Winter Comes Slowly 3:05
- 10 The Hounds of Winter 5:49
- 11 Balulalow 3:10
- 12 Cherry Tree Carol 3:11
- 13 Lullaby for an Anxious Child 2:50
- 14 The Hurdy-Gurdy Man 2:49
- 15 You Only Cross My Mind in Winter 2:35
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Come Away with Me
Norah Jones
Shares a soothing blend of acoustic instrumentation and introspective, winter-themed melodies.
October Road
James Taylor
Evokes a similar warmth and introspection, with a focus on traditional sounds and heartfelt lyrics.
Songs for Christmas
Sufjan Stevens
Combines seasonal themes with gentle melodies and reflective lyrics, echoing the album's winter spirit.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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