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Released 20 years ago

Songs from the Labyrinth

Sting · 2006

48 min · 23 tracks · jazz · new wave · reggae

A haunting blend of Elizabethan themes and contemporary interpretation, rich in emotion and lyrical depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective late-night reflections
  • haunting emotional storytelling
  • subtle, delicate sonic landscapes
  • short, immersive listening moments

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2006, 'Songs from the Labyrinth' marked Sting's artistic exploration into the works of John Dowland, showcasing a significant shift from his pop-rock roots. This album followed his 2003 release 'Sacred Love,' highlighting Sting's continued evolution as an artist willing to delve into classical influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Peter Gabriel· David Bowie· Paul Simon

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Walsingham 0:38
  • 2 Can She Excuse My Wrongs? 2:35
  • 3 “Ryght Honorable…” 0:40
  • 4 Flow My Tears (Lachrimae) 4:42
  • 5 Have You Seen the Bright Lily Grow 2:35
  • 6 “…Then in Time Passing on…” 0:32
  • 7 The Battle Galliard 3:01
  • 8 The Lowest Trees Have Tops 2:16
  • 9 “…And Accordinge as I Desired Ther Cam a Letter…” 0:55
  • 10 Fine Knacks for Ladies 1:50
  • 11 “…From Thenc I Went to the Landgrave of Hessen…” 0:24
  • 12 Fantasy 2:42
  • 13 Come, Heavy Sleep 3:45
  • 14 Forlorn Hope Fancy 3:07
  • 15 “…And From Thence I Had Great Desire to See Italy…” 0:28
  • 16 Come Again 2:56
  • 17 Wilt Thou Unkind Thus Reave Me 2:40
  • 18 “…After My Departure I Caled to Mynde…” 0:29
  • 19 Weep You No More, Sad Fountains 2:38
  • 20 My Lord Willoughby’s Welcome Home 1:34
  • 21 Clear or Cloudy 2:47
  • 22 “…Men Say That the Kinge of Spain…” 1:01
  • 23 In Darkness Let Me Dwell 4:12

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