Album: The Last Ship by Sting (2013)
Genre: Pop-Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Good Natured
Record Label: Interscope Records
Format: Album

Description: The Last Ship is the eleventh studio album by English musician Sting, released on 24 September 2013. It is the first full-length LP of original material since 2003's album Sacred Love. The album is inspired by Sting's forthcoming play of the same name, scheduled to debut on Broadway in 2014. It will explore the themes of homecoming and self-discovery, drawing upon Sting's memories of growing up, and reminiscencing universal truths – the complexity of relationships, the passage of time and the importance of family and community. The album will feature guest artists with roots in the northeast of England, including Brian Johnson from AC/DC, Jimmy Nail, The Unthanks, The Wilson Family and Kathryn Tickell.

Artist Background: After disbanding the Police at the peak of their popularity in 1984, Sting quickly established himself as a viable solo artist, one obsessed with expanding the boundaries of pop music. Sting incorporated heavy elements of jazz, classical, and worldbeat into his music, writing lyrics that were literate and self-consciously meaningful, and he was never afraid to emphasize this fact in the press. For such unabashed ambition, he was equally loved and reviled, with supporters believing that he was... Part of the Newcastle, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Pop-Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Newcastle, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Pop-Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Pop-Rock, Rock/Pop, Good Natured, 2010s, Album, Interscope Records

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The Last Ship is the eleventh studio album by English musician Sting, released on 24 September 2013. It is the first full-length LP of original material since 2003's album Sacred Love. The album is inspired by Sting's forthcoming play of the same name, scheduled to debut on Broadway in 2014. It will explore the themes of homecoming and self-discovery, drawing upon Sting's memories of growing up, and reminiscencing universal truths – the complexity of relationships, the passage of time and the importance of family and community. The album will feature guest artists with roots in the northeast of England, including Brian Johnson from AC/DC, Jimmy Nail, The Unthanks, The Wilson Family and Kathryn Tickell.

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