Sting will release ‘The Last Ship (Expanded Edition),’ an expanded version of his acclaimed album from 2013 featuring five new recordings, available on December 5th.

The forthcoming album release expands upon the original deluxe edition of Sting’s 2013 solo album with the addition of five new, never-before-released recordings, and is available in digital and 2 CD and 2 LP formats.

The Last Ship is inspired by the shipbuilding community of Sting’s native Wallsend in northeast England, and explores the challenges faced by a town grappling with the loss of its historic industry. The musical premiered on Broadway in 2014, earned a Tony Award nomination for Best Original Score.

Sting says: “I literally grew up in the shadow of the yard. I dreamed of escaping – and I succeeded. But later I realised I had to give something back. ‘The Last Ship’ is my tribute to the people and the place that shaped me.”

Preorder ‘The Last Ship (Expanded Edition)’ – HERE.

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