Sting - The Last Ship (7888884) 2 LP Set
The Last Ship is a deeply atmospheric album from Sting, drawing inspiration from his childhood in the shipbuilding community of Wallsend in the North East of England. Rooted in folk and rock traditions, the album blends narrative songwriting with theatrical ambition, later forming the basis of Sting’s acclaimed stage musical of the same name.
Across this double LP set, Sting explores themes of identity, heritage, loss and resilience, delivering emotionally rich performances supported by textured instrumentation and cinematic arrangements. The result is a powerful and immersive listening experience that stands apart within his catalogue.
1. Island Of Souls   Â
2. And Yet  Â
3. August Winds  Â
4. Practical Arrangement  Â
5. Shipyard
6. Ship Of State
7. If You Ever See Me Talking To A Sailor
8. Language Of Birds  Â
9. Dead Man's Boots  Â
10. The Night The Pugilist Learned How To Dance
11. What Have We Got?
12. The Last Ship
13. It's Not The Same Moon
14. So To Speak
15. What Say You, Meg?
17. Hadaway
18. Show Some Respect
19. The Last Ship (Reprise)
20. Ballad Of The Great Eastern  Â
21. Sky Hooks And Tartan Paint  Â
22. Peggy's Song
23. Jock The Singing Welder
24. O'Brien's Hymn