I ordered it from the site even though I know it is in stores now, because it comes with so many extras. I personally liked the lute album, but I like that kind of music anyway, and the fact that it was from Sting was just a bonus for me!
I'm sorry to hear that the vocals aren't so great -- do you think the music got caught in that frightful beard?
I'll let you know what I think -- whenever I get it!
Thanks for the replies and support! Regardless of our differing opinions, one thing is universally true: we have the best list anywhere!
PS -- What do you think of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee nominations? As far as I'm concerned, there are some glaring omissions, notably Jethro Tull/Ian Andersen and Emerson Lake and Palmer, not to mention the Moody Blues and Eurythmics. Among the nominees are LL Cool J and Donna Summer. How they got nominated before the acts I mentioned (and I could have mentioned many more!), I cannot imagine. I think Sting will be eligible next year (as a solo act). It will be interesting to see if he gets nominated in his first year of eligibility. I think he will, but given the nominees this year, who knows?
Have a great weekend, everyone.
Holly