CD of the week

Sting: Ten Summoner's Tales

Strangely enough, this album, which is always difficult to replace once it reaches the CD player, actually contains eleven tracks, including the epilogue. That epilogue is important, as the album's only hit single: "Nothing 'Bout Me".

The tracks cover a mix of styles, with tones of The Police, plenty of story telling, touches of blues and classical music textures. While not dazzling, Sting produces intelligent ballads with often intriguing lyrics and complex, richly orchestrated music - just right for a music snob like me! A CD that I just can't put down.