I wonder if this is all part of the evolution of Sting? I think it was interesting that when I was opening my e-mail, I opened the one that was critical of Chris Botti's style ("elevator music" or something), and the very next one I opened was from the "Stung" mailing list, whose motto is "Reminding the world that the Police rock!" There you have it, folks -- The POLICE rock, not necessarily Sting in his solo act. When everyone stops expecting Sting to be the Police, maybe the music will make more sense. Having said that.... Sting, if you're listening, lose the overproduction. It's one thing to go soft rock instead of rock'n'roll, it's another thing to turn into Cher. And please hold your flames -- I love Sting's melodies and lyrics, I can't stand the Kipperization. Holly