Sting - Very Best of Sting & the Police [2002] (CD)

Stings pretty well

By Eric Halcon  Apr 4, 2007

Pros: All the best in one neat package...

Cons: Is a re-release really that necessary?

The Police has always been one of the definitive bands that emerged in the 70s and gained prominence in the 80s. With hits like the classic "Every Breath You Take", the infectious "Don't Stand So Close To Me", and the catchy &...quot;De Do Do Do De Da Da Da", this band is an adult contemporary music station staple. When Sting pursued a solo career later in the 80s, he is capable of producing his own hits, earning him critical-acclaim and his own slew of Grammys. Some of his signature tunes are "Fields of Gold", "Fragile", "If Ever I Lose My Faith In You". All of which are featured in this re-release of their greatest hits in 2002. Not to be missed in this collection is my personal favorite "When We Dance" which appears as an edited version. In the late 90s, he released the smash singles, "Brand New Day" and "Desert Rose" with the latter featuring the Middle Eastern vocal acrobatics of Cheb Mami. This 78-minute CD chronicles Sting's illustrious career like a time capsule. With all honesty, this album is worth every hard-earned cent for any collector. Read more Less