Hello fellow Sting/Police fans, I've been a long-time lurker but seldom post to the list anymore. However, I am glad to read all of the reviews of the new album, both positive and negative comments. I'm torn: I haven't decided yet whether the album is worth purchasing or not. I agree with those of you who are fed up with the "four different versions" of each of Sting's solo albums released around the world since Ten Summoner's Tales (regardless of the reason), and that's one of the main reasons that I am not in a rush to get the new album: I'm tired of it myself. I don't know if anyone else on these lists is from the Chicago area, but I'm really disappointed to see how the supposedly free concert is being handled. It's free, yet you need tickets, yet getting tickets is nearly impossible: either you can obtain a scratch card (like a lottery ticket) by being at the right place at the right time downtown (I don't live near downtown), or a couple of radio stations are giving them away "to the first caller", or there's a silly web site that lets you try for tickets once per day. In other words, the odds are greatly against any true fans getting tickets. Oh, otherwise you can spend "only" $300 for an exclusive ticket (apparently all proceeds go to charity) but I cannot justify spending that kind of money on what will be a less-than 2 hour concert. Anyway, enough ranting, and on to my request. :-) Does anyone happen to have one or two extra free tickets to the show that they'd be willing to give me? In exchange, I'll gladly mention your name and generous contribution on the front page of the Sting etc. Web site for a full month if you like. :-) Can anyone help?! Thanks for listening to me rant, and for reading my request! - Marisa Sting etc. ~ http://www.stingetc.com