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Universal Music GmbH

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Release date

2016-09-30

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3939121

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82839391214

Artist

Sting

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A & M Records

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Sting, born Gordon Sumner on October 2, 1951 in Wallsend, England, is a multi-talented artist known for his roles as a musician (bassist), composer, singer-songwriter, actor, author, and activist. In 1977, he formed the band *The Police* with Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers. The band achieved great success with five studio albums and received numerous awards including six Grammy Awards and two Brits. They were also inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003.
Sting's career started with his involvement in various bands such as *The Phoenix Jazzmen*. It was during this time that he acquired the nickname "Sting" due to his black and yellow jersey resembling a bumblebee. He has since used this name almost exclusively. With an impressive solo career following the disbandment of The Police, Sting has received numerous accolades including 11 Grammy Awards, two Brits, a Golden Globe, an Emmy, four Oscar nominations and more.
Besides his musical achievements, Sting is also recognized for his activism work supporting human rights organizations like the Rainforest Fund and Amnesty International. Alongside his wife Trudie Styler,* he founded the Rainforest Fund in 1989 to protect rainforests worldwide along with their indigenous communities. Throughout his successful career spanning both The Police era and solo endeavors combinedly selling close to 100 million

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The album ...Nothing Like The Sun by Sting was released by A & M Records. It is the second solo studio album by the English musician, Sting, and was released in 1987.

...Nothing Like The Sun showcases Sting's diverse musical influences and his growth as a songwriter. The album features a mix of genres including pop, rock, jazz, reggae, and world music. It includes hit singles such as "Englishman in New York," "Fragile," and "We'll Be Together."

Sting's songwriting on this album explores various themes such as love, loss, politics, and social issues. His lyrics are introspective and thought-provoking, often addressing personal experiences and societal observations. The album also reflects Sting's interest in literature and poetry, with references to Shakespearean characters and literary figures.

The musical arrangements on ...Nothing Like The Sun are rich and intricate. Sting incorporates elements of jazz into his pop-rock sound, with saxophone solos and complex chord progressions. He collaborates with renowned musicians such as Branford Marsalis on saxophone and Andy Summers from The Police on guitar.

Sting's vocals on the album are soulful and expressive, conveying a range of emotions from vulnerability to defiance. His voice effortlessly transitions between gentle ballads like "Fragile" to energetic tracks like "We'll Be Together."

Overall, ...Nothing Like The Sun is a masterful work that showcases Sting's artistic growth as a solo artist. Its diverse musical styles combined with thoughtful lyrics make it an essential addition to any music collection.

...Nothing Like The Sun

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