Michele,

I appreciate your opposing viewpoint. I haven’t bought a studio recording of Sting’s since Ten Summoner’s Tales. I lumped all of his studio efforts together as the “studio crap”. I will continue to purchase the live albums as I find these much better. Interestingly enough, I have been able to listen to most of the new album from websites that have been posted by members of this mailing list. Maybe I should post a review of the album from someone who has chosen not to buy it.

JP

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JP,

Respecting your opinion about not buying the album based on other people's opinions on this list, I only want to say that I bought the album, have played it on my computer while working (not the best quality), like some songs, dislike and skip over others (after a couple of listens), such as Send Your Love remix, Shape of My Heart (live), and now Moon Over Bourbon Street.

I really like many of the other songs on this album.  This is my own personal opinion, not swayed by the list opinion.  I don't feel this album flows as well as others, such as 'Ten Summoners Tales' or 'Soul Cages', but I still like most of the songs.  His harmonies are wonderful, and his song-writing ability still amazes me, especially how he creates the feeling and mood with the music, as well as the lyrics.

But then again, that's only my opinion.  Sting is not God, and there are many other talented artists in this world, both new and old, many of which I listen to, and oh yes, buy their cds!

By the way, I'm a little confused.  You said you proudly didn't buy this album, yet you "will continue to skip the over produced (and badly produced) studio crap".  Do you own the album or not?

Ciao.

Michelle