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The Bridge is the 15th studio album (and first rock album in five years since 57th & 9th in 2016) by British singer-songwriter Sting, The former Police man shows where Ed Sheeran and Adele might be in a few decades' time — if they're lucky.
It is a brave or foolish pop star who puts out their new album the same week as the return of Adele. The British chanteuse is set to sweep all before her, as her much-heralded new release 30 arrives today to challenge Coldplay, Ed Sheeran and Abba for the all-important Christmas sales top spot. So spare a thought for former Police-man Sting, in danger of becoming the forgotten superstar as he unveils a 15th studio album of impeccable songcraft, sublime musicianship and soulfully sensual vocals to precious little fanfare.
Sting recorded the album throughout the last year with a coterie of trusted musicians beaming into his studio remotely. That easy sense of musical camaraderie, connection and kinship is on full display in the lead single "If It's Love," an unabashed pop song lent wings by a whistled refrain, joyful handclaps, and uplifting brass and strings.
