There are no over-arching themes, no political messages on Brand New Day, only love songs, story songs and, for lack of a better word, inspirational exhorations (the title track). This is all a good thing, since by keeping things light he's managed to craft an appealing, engaging record - it may not ask as much from its audience as Sting's other '90s efforts, but it's immediately enjoyable, which isn't the case for its cousins. Yes, Brand New Day doesn't boast any new classics, and it does sound a little dated, but it's well-crafted, melodic and has a good sense of humor -exactly the kind of record Sting should be making as he embarks on the third decade of his career.

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