If on a Winter's Night...
by Sting
Released: October 26, 2009
Pop, folk, classical
Why This Album Matters
This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Limited Release.
The Album
"If on a Winter's Night..." is the ninth studio album by British musician Sting, released on October 26, 2009, in most countries, October 27 in the U.S., and November 2 in the U.K. The album features a collection of Christmas and winter-themed songs, primarily traditional folk songs, madrigals, and religious hymns from various centuries. It showcases contributions from a diverse array of musicians across jazz, folk, and classical genres. The album was made available in multiple formats, including a vinyl LP, standard CD, a limited edition CD with a making-of DVD titled The Genesis of 'If on a Winter's Night...' in Six Chapters, and various import editions, such as a notable Japanese version.
Interesting Facts
The limited edition and Amazon exclusive versions include…
The limited edition and Amazon exclusive versions include bonus tracks, while the Japanese edition features an additional song, "The Coventry Carol." Notably, the album also includes a reworking of Sting's earlier song "The Hounds of Winter." The title draws inspiration from Italo Calvino's novel If on a winter's night a traveler.
Essential Tracks
The Hounds Of Winter
The limited edition and Amazon exclusive versions include bonus tracks, while the Japanese edition features an additional song, "The Coventry Carol." Notably, the album also includes a reworking of Sting's earlier song "The Hounds of Winter." The title draws inspiration from Italo Calvino's novel If on a winter's night a traveler.
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The Complete Album Story
"If on a Winter's Night..." is the ninth studio album by British musician Sting, released on October 26, 2009, in most countries, October 27 in the U.S., and November 2 in the U.K. The album features a collection of Christmas and winter-themed songs, primarily traditional folk songs, madrigals, and religious hymns from various centuries. It showcases contributions from a diverse array of musicians across jazz, folk, and classical genres.
The album was made available in multiple formats, including a vinyl LP, standard CD, a limited edition CD with a making-of DVD titled The Genesis of 'If on a Winter's Night...' in Six Chapters, and various import editions, such as a notable Japanese version. The limited edition and Amazon exclusive versions include bonus tracks, while the Japanese edition features an additional song, "The Coventry Carol." Notably, the album also includes a reworking of Sting's earlier song "The Hounds of Winter."
The title draws inspiration from Italo Calvino's novel If on a winter's night a traveler.
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