If on a Winter’s Night…

Sting

If on a Winter’s Night…

RELEASED: September 03, 2009
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Gabriel’s Message 2:33 2. Soul Cake 3:27 3. There Is No Rose of Such Virtue 4:03 4. The Snow It Melts the Soonest 3:43 5. Christmas at Sea 4:37 6. Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming 2:41 7. Cold Song 3:16 8. The Burning Babe 2:42 9. Now Winter Comes Slowly 3:05 10. The Hounds of Winter 5:49 11. Balulalow 3:10 12. Cherry Tree Carol 3:11 13. Lullaby for an Anxious Child 2:50 14. The Hurdy‐Gurdy Man 2:49 15. You Only Cross My Mind in Winter 2:35
Historical Archive
If on a Winter’s Night… is a holiday-themed album by Sting, released in 2009. The album features a mix of traditional Christmas carols and original compositions, showcasing Sting's signature blend of pop, rock, and classical influences. The sound is characterized by lush arrangements, intricate instrumentation, and Sting's distinctive vocal style. It has been praised for its introspective and atmospheric quality, capturing the essence of winter and the holiday spirit.