Best Yet
5
By sophielyubov
This album is so beautiful. I love the songs The Book of Numbers, Harmony Road, and The Bells of St. Thomas. It’s calming and refreshing. These are not just radio hits or one hit wonders these are quality songs from a quality artist and album. Sting has a certain style to songs but if your a fan you don’t want to miss this album.
My husband put this on
1
By Sweets11503
And I was like “is this a sting cover song?” Like I literally thought it was someone trying to recreate Stings voice. I understand he’s aging but this album is just plain awful.
Don’t even get me started with song #2 “if it’s love” ..I laughed so hard tears were coming out of my eyes. What is this?!
Complex, Yet Infectious
5
By Zizerzazz
Sting has never shyed away from a challenge, and in this case, I think he and Dominic Miller challenged themselves to create a collection of stories and introspective musings that were both complex in their arrangements, while at the same time, being stripped to soul-bearing simplicity. It's obvious he was not going for hooks on the Bridge (save for a nod to his past in Rushing Water) and it works beautifully. You'll find yourself wanting to play it again and again to uncover with every spin, more musical and lyrical nuance. Like a fine Tuscan wine, Sting's musical talent has aged most gracefully.
ALMOST BOUGHT IT?
3
By sally seashor
After Listening to the Tracks a Few Times I Realized This Is Way To Sleepy and SImilar To Other Stingky Songs...
Track 1 Is The Best and Then It Drags
A return to form
5
By grewupinthe80s
I was a massive Sting fan back in the day. LOVED LOVED LOVED his solo work in the 80s and 90s. Saw Sting at the Hollywood Bowl on his birthday many moons ago and that was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. With the exception of The Last Ship however his music of the last 20 years just hasn’t clicked with me for whatever reason. But this album seems like a return to form. Hooray! Really enjoying it. Guess I’m back on the Sting train!
Return To Form
5
By angeljake
If you think of the time period that included Sting’s The Soul Cages, Ten Summoners Tales and Mercury Falling and crafted an album that has echoes of all of those albums you would have The Bridge. The songs are shorter and maybe not as cinematic as his earlier work (the details here are much more subtle)but it’s very enjoyable. You can hear references to Fortress Around Your Heart, This Cowboy Song, even The Pirates Bride. Sometimes it’s just an instrument that sounds familiar and other times it’s a familiar theme but either way it’s a welcome return.
Limited Shelf Life
3
By Bmarkable
Sting seems to have lost some of his vocal range, most likely due to aging. This is a decent effort but to me, solo Sting was best when he was more immersed in a jazz phase. The instrumentation and music on these don’t do much to compliment his vocals as they did on other albums in the past.
Fav album since Ten Summers Tales
5
By iceeeee
Now this is an awesome CHILL STING ALBUM that us old cats have been accustomed to from the past ! 2 sting albums in a row now “57th “ and this one .. no I don’t include the shaggy album the least bit.. for a 70 year old man.. Sting is still very much Sting ! If this is his last proper “chill Rock album “ I’m content !
Ensure the Enduring
5
By L0C0$
I’m compassionate, frankly if his long span as a defined popularity. His revels, outplay an emotive confession. Surreal, subliminal, & characterizing of the importance to, dwell, design, & deviate against norms, the prospect is his problem we’re forever younger, then what we seem to become, it’s up to anyone, to forge delegation. “Loving You” & “If It’s Love”’Best tracks of the continuation, is singles serving as the follow up’s.
Sting
5
By IvonaGemeoff
is BACK!!!
Mature and inspired
5
By Gerhard Holz
Sting has put together a set of great new songs. Songs like “the book of numbers”, “harmony road”, or “for her love” show his wide range and skills as a songwriter and singer.
His voice sounds has not sounded better in years and it is a fantastic album.
Sting’s most Pop Album Since Ten Summner’s Tales
5
By Stingbee
This album brings Sting back to the pop world and music is very smoothing and soulful. “Loving You” is the highlight of the album- it one moody Sting melody with synth sounds and funky vibes. “Rushing Water” is the perfect lead single for this album as it brings memories of The Police vibes. “For Her Love” is like a sequel to “Shape of my Heart”- a perfect mellow with Bach like notes. “If It’s Love” is a simple catchy pop song that is full of joy and happiness- and whistling. “The Bells of Saint Thomas” speaks to your soul… “The Book if Numbers” sounds like Mercury Falling meeting Ten Summoner’s Tales. Overall, most Sting fans will enjoy this pure Pop classic. Sting sounds fantastic with his vocals- amazing for a 70 year old artist that is still buzzing the music world.
What happened?
2
By TEDS PHD
This album sounds like a bad mix from the studio, like his mouth was too close to the microphone. Little creativity. Without Botti, Miller or some orchestration being more prominent, this falls flat into a B rated attempt that lacks the catchy haunting harmonies that once made Sting a premier artist.
Best Release in a While
4
By VicSemprini
This is the most interesting and engaging Sting release in a while for me. Sting left the Police and that band's style of music a long time ago, so don't expect a return to that kind of songwriting. This is mature, well-written, and well-produced album that I'll be listening to a lot.
Magnificent- once again
5
By vballgirl818
Thank you Sting for all of the wonderful music over the years, loving The Bridge, your songs have been a background for my life and I am grateful for you!
Yes yes yes!
4
By Dayne B.
I've been a serious & passionate fan of Sting ever since I first heard "don't stand so close to me" on the radio in junior high. I love his lighter, happier stuff--like the first 2 songs released from The Bridg-- just as much as the dark, brooding stuff, e.g. ghost in the machine, soul cages, Last Ship, etc. I know the new songs are good because I hum and tap to them and sing the words all day long without even thinking about it!
Yes yes YES!
5
By Atlasshrug
If all portraits were the same there’d be no art! I’m Seeing a lot of harsh criticism before the album is completed and it’s unnecessary. Each song is a perspective of a treasure and should be given that freedom to live and breathe and be loved as its own entity. Sting is a proven bonafide true musician and artist whose work will stand the test of time. Excited for the rest of the album, grateful for the opportunity to enjoy it and support the ongoing epic legend of the story of Sting.
Always
3
By MattinNYC
Sting has dabbled in a lot of directions with his music. I find all of it interesting and enjoyable. His voice is like comfort food for me and always takes me back to my youth with the Police and his first solo recordings. His music has grown and he has taken us all along with him. I like what I hear so far and if it doesn't move you, well there's always Ghost in the Machine.
Getting in there..
3
By jojo80's
The song "Rushing Water" is gettin Sting-is, but not strong enough. Waiting for the whole songs.
