The Last Ship

Sting

The Last Ship

RELEASED: January 01, 2013
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. The Last Ship 3:50 2. Dead Man's Boots 3:29 3. And Yet 3:52 4. August Winds 3:17 5. Language of Birds 3:29 6. Practical Arrangement 3:19 7. The Night the Pugilist Learned How to Dance 4:12 8. Ballad of the Great Eastern 5:14 9. What Have We Got? 3:34 10. I Love Her but She Loves Someone Else 3:41 11. So to Speak 4:06 12. The Last Ship (reprise) 3:19 13. Shipyard 6:00 14. It's Not the Same Moon 2:54 15. Hadaway 3:18 16. Sky Hooks and Tartan Paint 3:33 17. Show Some Respect 4:47
Historical Archive
The Last Ship is an album by Sting, released in 2013. It features a blend of rock and folk elements, with themes derived from the shipbuilding industry and the stories of workers in Newcastle, England. The album is inspired by the musical of the same name, which debuted in 2014. Musically, it showcases Sting's signature voice and songwriting, incorporating traditional maritime sounds alongside contemporary arrangements. The lyrics reflect a deep sense of nostalgia and personal connection to the themes of labor and community.