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  • Audio CD (11 Jun 2001)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Enhanced
  • Label: Polydor Group
  • ASIN: B00000GAGY
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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1. If I Ever Lose My Faith In You
2. Love Is Stronger Than Justice (The Munificent Seven)
3. Fields Of Gold
4. Heavy Cloud No Rain
5. She's Too Good For Me
6. Seven Days
7. Saint Augustine In Hell
8. It's Probably Me
9. Everybody Laughed But You
10. Shape Of My Heart
11. Something The Boy Said
12. Epilogue (Nothing 'Bout Me)
13. If I Ever Lose My Faith In You

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Taking it's name from one of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, Ten Summoner's Tales is one of Sting's most accessible and optimistic albums. His new-found positivity suggests that the artist had finally recovered from the death of both his parents, which were so poignantly dealt with on his previous releases Nothing Like The Sun and Soul Cages. As the title suggests, the album also has mediaeval connections, apparent on biblical track titles such as "Saint Augustine In Hell" and "Fields of Gold". Moreover, in true Chaucerian style the album even has a "Prologue" and an "Epilogue". Even though the tone of the tracks on Ten Summoner's Tales is less melancholic than earlier albums, Sting still retains the ability to write deep, informed lyrics; "If I Ever Lose My Faith In You" and "It's Probably Me" are typically classic Sting moments. --John Galilee


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Mr. "Sheer Profundity" delivered a stunning fourth solo album that probably surprised himself as well as the critics who were prepared to watch his fall from grace after the seeming failure of the intense THE SOUL CAGES. Right from the opener, "If I Ever Lose My Faith In You", the album holds its pace. That track will be seen as a classic in years to come, as will the beautiful "Fields Of Gold" and "Shape Of My Heart". Sting is established as a major artist with a solo career that has now eclipsed his former supergroup.

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive Sting album., 5 April 2001
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A conceptual masterpiece, "Ten Summoner's Tales" must surely rank as the definitive Sting album. We're all familiar with the rathermore stereotypical Sting tunes, like "Englishman in New York" and his more recent releases. However, despite a prominent re-assertion into the otherwise painfully turgid pop world of today - something for which Sting must be congratulated - one wonders if he will ever again reach the musical heights achieved on this album.

The successor to the morbid "The Soul Cages", an album excessively derided by the critics, "Ten Summoner's Tales" turned the tables for Sting and showcased his skills as one of the most talented musicians anywhere. Armed with a trio of infallible session musicians, (drummers might like to note Vinnie Colaiuta's inimitable contribution here) Sting set about creating his most musical, listenable and amusing album to date.

The opener, "If I Ever Lose My Faith In You" is a great pop song, carried along by an infectious groove, and accompanied by a simplicity which makes it instantly listenable. "Fields of Gold" provides a mellow mood, and is a firm favourite from the album. Other noteable tracks are the fantastic "Seven Days", the sublime "Shape of My Heart" and the moving "Something The Boy Said". Really though, there is only one way to enjoy this album, and no review is going to do it justice. So do yourself a favour, and stick in the CD player. After several listenings I'm sure you'll agree that this is the Sting album.

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The Poetic, Story-Telling Side of Sting, 30 Dec 2002
By Neal C. Reynolds (Indianapolis, Indiana) - See all my reviews
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This is indeed a quite notable CD to come from any pop singer, and Sting carries it admirably. There are, of course, the two hit songs here, "Fields Of Gold" and "If I Ever Lose My Faith In You." But there's more.
First, there is the theme of the album which roughly parallels the idea of the literary classic, "The Canterbury Tales". Sting comes across as a modern day troubadour. The harmonica heard on most cuts adds to the atmospheric feeling.

Besides the two hits, "Love Is Stronger Than Justice", "It's Probably Me", and the epilog, "Nothing 'Bout Me" are my personal favorites. "St. Augustine In Hell" comes awfully close to being another one. This is course is subjective and each listener will have individual favorites.

Sting proves his versatility and his ability to interpret various styles by this set. And he shows that he's willing and able to occasionally step across boundaries. I recommend it.

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Yes, this must be THE ULTIMATE Sting album!, 28 Mar 2002
By M. D. Rathbone (Runcorn, Cheshire - UK) - See all my reviews
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Not being a very big Sting fan, although admiring most of his work with "The Police" I remember hearing the singles "Lose my faith" and "Fields of Gold" from this album on the radio and thought I'd chance the album... and I wasn't disappointed as it has remained one of my favourites ever since.

The stand-out track has to be "Shape of my Heart" which is a beautiful masterpiece, but there are some other classics including more narrative pieces such as "Love is stronger than justice" and "Saint Augustine in Hell" and the joyous fun of "Seven Days" which includes the great line "asked if I am mouse or man; the mirror squeaked, away I ran". Great stuff!

Definately not typical Sting and not a good intro to his lighter, pop abilities but still his best work represented here in the depth of lyrics, depth of music, atmosphere and oh I'm running out of words... just buy it and hear for yourself!

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