Sting - All This Time

Sting scored a moderate comeback success greater than most had imagined possible with 1999's Brand New Day, reestablishing himself as a viable commercial artist instead of merely settling for "living legend" status. Part of this success was due to "Desert Rose," featuring vocalist Farhat Bouallagui's careening cadences that garnered attention, particularly when they were showcased in a car commercial that kicked the album into high commercial gear. Sting picks up on this, adding three guest vocalists to the ten-track Sacred Love album (the 11th track is a remix of the lead single, "Send Your Love" -- which happens to be better, since it eliminates the rather annoying Indian-styled hook) -- Vicente Amigo and Anoushka Shankar are paired with Mary J. Blige, who in this context is presented as a world music artist. Although Sacred Love is too meticulous, predictable, and focused on its own artistic maturity, it manifests professionalism, precision, and impeccable craft as an album of well-tailored, expensive mood music. ~ Steven Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Name Credits B.J. Cole Pedal Steel Chris Blair Mastering Engineer Chris Botti Trumpet Christian McBride Bass (Acoustic) Clark Gayton Trombone Danny Clinch Photography Dominic Miller Guitar Donal Hodgson Engineer, Digital Editing Haoua Abdel Nasser Darbouka Hopps Assistant Engineer Janice Pendarvis Vocals (Background) Jaques Morelenbaum Cello Jason Rebello Piano Jeff Scott Young Vocals (Background), Organ Katreese Barnes Vocals (Background) Kipper Producer, Programming, Keyboards Manu Katche Drums Marcos Suzano Percussion Richard Frankel Package Design Simon Osborne Engineer, Mixing Stefano Marchioni Engineer Sting Producer, Bass, Vocals, Guitar