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Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot

Sting · 1996

21 min · 4 tracks · jazz · new wave · reggae

A reflective blend of jazz-infused pop and soulful melodies that invites introspection.

Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot is a single by Sting, released in 1996. A reflective blend of jazz-infused pop and soulful melodies that invites introspection. 'Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot' received critical acclaim and marked a significant point in Sting's ongoing evolution as an artist. The title track was notably nominated for a Grammy Award, underscoring its impact within the music industry at the time. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot sound like?

A reflective blend of jazz-infused pop and soulful melodies that invites introspection. Rooted in jazz and new wave.

What makes Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot by Sting notable?

'Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot' received critical acclaim and marked a significant point in Sting's ongoing evolution as an artist. The title track was notably nominated for a Grammy Award, underscoring its impact within the music industry at the time. By the release of 'Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot' in February 1996, Sting was transitioning into a more contemplative phase of his career following the commercial success of 'Ten Summoner's Tales.' This album came during a period when he began to explore deeper emotional themes and more sophisticated arrangements, moving away from mainstream pop towards a fusion of genres including jazz and new age elements.

How many songs are on Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot?

Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot has 4 tracks, running approximately 21 minutes.

Tracklist

4 tracks·21:51

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot (LP version) Standout 6:42
  • 2 The Bed’s Too Big Without You 6:07
  • 3 Someone to Watch Over Me Standout 4:34
  • 4 Englishman in New York Standout 4:26

Release Date

February 1, 1996

Genre

jazz, new wave, reggae

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

21 min 51 sec