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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