Sting

Sting

jazz, new age music, new wave, reggae

United Kingdom

"A fluid interplay of soulful melodies and intricate rhythms creates an atmosphere of reflective intimacy, marked by moments of spacious restraint and melodic tension."

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Brand New Day

Brand New Day

1999
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Career Arc

Sting's discography from 1985 to 2024

1985 2004 2024
The Dream of the Blue Tur... (1985) Russians (1985) Fortress Around Your Hear... (1985) Love Is the Seventh Wave (1985) If You Love Somebody Set... (1985) Bring on the Night (1986) Moon over Bourbon Street (1986) ...Nothing Like the Sun (1987) Be Still My Beating Heart (1987) We'll Be Together (1987) Nada como el sol (1988) Englishman in New York (1988) They Dance Alone (1988) Fragile (1988) Acoustic Live in Newcastl... (1991) The Soul Cages (1991) Mad About You (1991) All This Time (1991) Ten Summoner's Tales (1993) Demolition Man (1993)
Sting's presence in the music landscape has redefined the boundaries of pop and rock, weaving intricate narratives with emotional depth that resonate across generations.
Sting's presence in the music landscape has redefined the boundaries of pop and rock, weaving intricate narratives with emotional depth that resonate across generations. His ability to blend elements of jazz and blue-eyed soul into mainstream consciousness not only broadened the palette for artists that followed but also elevated songwriting standards, inviting listeners to engage with their emotions in a more profound way. His approach to music is often characterized by a meticulous craftsmanship that merges storytelling with sophisticated melodies. Sting utilizes complex chord progressions and rhythmic subtleties to create spaces that feel intimate yet expansive, allowing each song to breathe. This innovative framework encourages a rich interplay between lyricism and composition, where every note feels intentional and layered. In his songwriting, Sting frequently navigates themes of love, loss, and introspection, often employing a reflective tone that oscillates between sincerity and irony. His narratives invite listeners into personal stories while simultaneously addressing universal truths, crafting an experience that feels both relatable and deeply philosophical. There’s a conversational quality to his voice that makes even the most abstract concepts accessible.

Full discography

Sting's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

73 releases • 30 albums • 2 EPS • 1985–2024
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Albums ()

The Bridge album by Sting

The Bridge

2021

Duets album by Sting

Duets

2021

My Songs album by Sting

My Songs

2019

44/876 album by Sting

44/876

2018

57th & 9th album by Sting

57th & 9th

2016

The Last Ship album by Sting

The Last Ship

2013

25 Years album by Sting

25 Years

2011

The Best of 25 Years album by Sting

The Best of 25 Years

2011

Symphonicities album by Sting

Symphonicities

2010

Live in Berlin album by Sting

Live in Berlin

2010

If On a Winter's Night... album by Sting

If On a Winter's Night...

2009

The Journey and the Labyrinth album by Sting

The Journey and the Labyrinth

2007

Songs from the Labyrinth album by Sting

Songs from the Labyrinth

2006

Sacred Love album by Sting

Sacred Love

2003

...All This Time album by Sting

...All This Time

2001

Still Be Love in the World album by Sting

Still Be Love in the World

2001

Live at Universal Amphitheater album by Sting

Live at Universal Amphitheater

2000

Brand New Day album by Sting

Brand New Day

1999

Sting At the Movies album by Sting

Sting At the Movies

1997

The Very Best of Sting & The Police album by Sting

The Very Best of Sting & The Police

1997

Mercury Falling album by Sting

Mercury Falling

1996

The Living Sea: Soundtrack from the IMAX Film album by Sting

The Living Sea: Soundtrack from the IMAX Film

1995

Fields of Gold: The Best of Sting 1984–1994 album by Sting

Fields of Gold: The Best of Sting 1984–1994

1994

Ten Summoner's Tales album by Sting

Ten Summoner's Tales

1993

Acoustic Live in Newcastle album by Sting

Acoustic Live in Newcastle

1991

The Soul Cages album by Sting

The Soul Cages

1991

...Nothing Like the Sun album by Sting

...Nothing Like the Sun

1987

Bring on the Night album by Sting

Bring on the Night

1986

The Dream of the Blue Turtles album by Sting

The Dream of the Blue Turtles

1985

Five Live! album by Sting

Five Live!

EPs ()

Demolition Man album by Sting

Demolition Man

1993

Nada como el sol album by Sting

Nada como el sol

1988

Singles ()

Il nostro amore album by Sting

Il nostro amore

2024

I Wrote Your Name (Upon My Heart) album by Sting

I Wrote Your Name (Upon My Heart)

2024

Dreaming album by Sting

Dreaming

2023

Redlight album by Sting

Redlight

2022

Rushing Water album by Sting

Rushing Water

2021

If It's Love album by Sting

If It's Love

2021

Englishman/African In New York album by Sting

Englishman/African In New York

2021

My Funny Valentine album by Sting

My Funny Valentine

2021

September album by Sting

September

2020

Don't Make Me Wait album by Sting

Don't Make Me Wait

2018

I Can't Stop Thinking About You album by Sting

I Can't Stop Thinking About You

2016

Practical Arrangement album by Sting

Practical Arrangement

2013

And Yet album by Sting

And Yet

2013

Soul Cake album by Sting

Soul Cake

2009

Always on Your Side album by Sting

Always on Your Side

2006

Stolen Car album by Sting

Stolen Car

2004

Whenever I Say Your Name album by Sting

Whenever I Say Your Name

2003

Rise & Fall album by Sting

Rise & Fall

2003

After the Rain Has Fallen album by Sting

After the Rain Has Fallen

2000

Desert Rose album by Sting

Desert Rose

2000

I'm So Happy I Can't Stop Crying album by Sting

I'm So Happy I Can't Stop Crying

1996

On Silent Wings album by Sting

On Silent Wings

1996

You Still Touch Me album by Sting

You Still Touch Me

1996

Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot album by Sting

Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot

1996

I Was Brought to My Senses album by Sting

I Was Brought to My Senses

1996

When We Dance album by Sting

When We Dance

1994

Fields of Gold album by Sting

Fields of Gold

1993

Seven Days album by Sting

Seven Days

1993

If I Ever Lose My Faith in You album by Sting

If I Ever Lose My Faith in You

1993

Mad About You album by Sting

Mad About You

1991

All This Time album by Sting

All This Time

1991

Englishman in New York album by Sting

Englishman in New York

1988

They Dance Alone album by Sting

They Dance Alone

1988

Fragile album by Sting

Fragile

1988

Be Still My Beating Heart album by Sting

Be Still My Beating Heart

1987

We'll Be Together album by Sting

We'll Be Together

1987

Moon over Bourbon Street album by Sting

Moon over Bourbon Street

1986

Russians album by Sting

Russians

1985

Fortress Around Your Heart album by Sting

Fortress Around Your Heart

1985

Love Is the Seventh Wave album by Sting

Love Is the Seventh Wave

1985

If You Love Somebody Set Them Free album by Sting

If You Love Somebody Set Them Free

1985

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sting sound like?

A fluid interplay of soulful melodies and intricate rhythms creates an atmosphere of reflective intimacy, marked by moments of spacious restraint and melodic tension. Rooted in jazz and new wave. Start with Ten Summoner's Tales.

What is the best Sting album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Ten Summoner's Tales" (1993). It's the most representative of what makes Sting worth hearing.

Who is Sting for?

If you're into jazz and new wave, Sting is worth your time. A fluid interplay of soulful melodies and intricate rhythms creates an atmosphere of reflective intimacy, marked by moments of spacious restraint and melodic tension.

How many albums does Sting have?

Sting has 73 releases in their discography, including 30 albums and 2 EPs.

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