25 Years
by Sting
  • Record Label: A&M
  • Release Date: Sep 27, 2011
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Q Magazine
    Nov 9, 2011
    40
    His music might be expertly crafted in a bland, jazzy kind of way, but ... it still ends up being mainly about him. [Nov. 2011, p. 149]
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  2. Uncut
    Nov 1, 2011
    60
    The inclusio0n of a live concert DVD from 2005 add some roughness but no reason not to just go out and buy whichever Sting albums you already like. [Nov 2011, p.98]
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  3. American Songwriter
    Oct 26, 2011
    40
    As 25 Years proceeds, the music grows fussier and increasingly self-impressed in its jazz and world music flourishes, yet even as Sting's voice grows slightly deeper and more textured over the years, he never really evolves or develops as a solo artist.
  5. AllMusic
    Oct 26, 2011
    80
    If you're a fan, it's a classy slice of nostalgia.
  6. Blurt Magazine
    Oct 26, 2011
    70
    A must-have item for collectors and die-hards, this is also good for casual fans that may not have all the classic songs in their collection.
  7. Rolling Stone
    Oct 26, 2011
    80
    What shines throughout these 45 tracks is the unerring songcraft, and a voice that's lost none of its power over a quarter-century.

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