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1.Songs from the Labyrinth by: Sting November 10, 2008
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2.Songs From The Labyrinth by: Sting October 09, 2006
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This 're-imagining' of some of the best works of one of England's most important composers is a woeful failure. The most prominent failing of this album, is that Sting simply does not have a strong enough voice to carry off such songs. His voice lacks the range and subtlety needed to effectively communicate the melancholic poetry of Dowland's lyrics. Sting's attempt is rather like sculpting a reproduction of Michelangelo's David with a sledgehammer! Despite, the limitations of Sting's vocal skills, which were in fairness largely to be expected(it would come as quite a shock if he had managed to match Alfred Deller!), the project could have been saved by an interesting 're-imagining' of the songs. I am afraid to say that it isn't! ... Read More:

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