Studio Album · No. 3
The Soul Cages Songwriting Credits by Sting
Produced by Sting, Hugh Padgham · Engineered by Hugh Padgham, Simon Osborne, Al Stone
A&M Records
Pop rockJazz rock
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 9 of 9 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 9 / 9 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 9 tracks with documented writers, by whether Sting carries a lyricist or composer credit.
9 trackswritten by Sting
0 tracksoutside writers
Sting's roles on this album
Share of the 9 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist89%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
9
Tracks
1
Lyricists
2
Producers
1991
Released
Awards & Recognition 1
Grammy Award for Best Rock Song (for "The Soul Cages") (1992)
Data Insight
The Soul Cages is fully self-written, a concept album in which Sting worked through grief over his father's death. Every song is his own, anchored by the hit "All This Time" and the title track, which won the first-ever Grammy Award for Best Rock Song. Produced by Hugh Padgham, the album is entirely Sting's own work.
Track Listing & Credits 9 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Island of Souls
|
Sting | Sting | StingHugh Padgham | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
All This Time
#5
|
Sting | Sting | StingHugh Padgham | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Mad About You
|
Sting | Sting | StingHugh Padgham | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Jeremiah Blues (Part 1)
|
Sting | Sting | StingHugh Padgham | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Why Should I Cry for You
|
Sting | Sting | StingHugh Padgham | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Saint Agnes and the Burning Train
|
Not documented | Sting | StingHugh Padgham | - |
| 7 |
The Wild Wild Sea
|
Sting | Sting | StingHugh Padgham | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
The Soul Cages
|
Sting | Sting | StingHugh Padgham | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
When the Angels Fall
|
Sting | Sting | StingHugh Padgham | Sting (Lead Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions The Soul Cages
Did Sting write The Soul Cages himself?
Yes. The Soul Cages is fully self-written, with every song an original Sting composition. It is a concept album dealing with the death of his father.
Who wrote "All This Time" by Sting?
"All This Time" was written by Sting. The reflective single reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and was the album's biggest hit.
Did The Soul Cages by Sting win a Grammy?
Yes. The title track "The Soul Cages" won the first-ever Grammy Award for Best Rock Song at the 34th Annual Grammy Awards in 1992.
What is The Soul Cages by Sting about?
The Soul Cages is a concept album rooted in Sting's grief over his father's death and his memories of the shipbuilding town where he grew up. It is one of his most personal records.
What genre is The Soul Cages by Sting?
The Soul Cages is a pop rock album with jazz rock and folk influences. Its arrangements are atmospheric and often somber, matching its themes of loss.
Who produced The Soul Cages by Sting?
The Soul Cages was produced by Hugh Padgham, a frequent Sting collaborator. He also handled much of the recording and mixing.