So true, Terrence, and Soul Cages is absolutely my favorite album; Sting at his best in his songwriting. And the live concerts were excellent.

I too have wondered whether his next album will reflect September 11. Inasmuch as we are all tired of hearing Fragile, this was a new song to most of the world. Watching the Olympics last night, they did a piece on the US female skeleton racer from Ohio, also a firefighter, and when they ran her dialogue with the Trade Center in the background, they played the opening of Fragile, all through the beginning chords, ending with the last guitar run of the song. So it seems this may become the 'anthem of peace'.

Many feel Sting has sold out, become a 'fuddy duddy', become boring, but it's no small feat to be recognized for wanting peace in the world. It could be worse -- he could be Rod Stewart!

Michelle Manoni
Troy, Michigan

In a message dated 02/21/2002 7:09:51 AM Eastern Standard Time, sheehansound@earthlink.net writes:

Hello all,
Now I am well aware that there is an exception to every rule, but Sting seems to do his best work when he is facing personal strife. Synchronicity, Nothing Like the Sun, Soul Cages. I noticed alot of people wrote about Soul Cages being there favorite album, after the passing of his father. It seems when Sting is happy the music is more trivial and the topics are light and airy. The world is a changed place as of late, hopefully the inspiration will surface in Sting's new music, I'm sure Sting is feeling the pain, much like all of us. The world is in need of some healing that an inspired Sting can provide.

Take Care,
Terrence Sheehan