Sting - Fortress Around Your Heart (A&M)

Considered opinion round these parts has it that Sting is something of a genius, and he certainly shows an intelligence that's rare these days. Taken from his solo album The Dream Of The Blue Turtles - which hasn't a dud track on it - "Fortress . . " proves once again that he's the master of melody and restraint. Class and charm - what more could you ask? (Karen Swayne, No 1, October 19, 1985)

An old turtle whose recent solitary wanderings have been jazzed down by 'musicianly' desires and grave lyrics. This out-take from the album is no exception. It's one of those songs with a surprise chorus that jumps on your back when you least want it to. For what doth it profit a man if he gains his dignity, but loses that magical touch? Many Yankee dollars, by the look of the US charts. (Roger Morton, Record Mirror, October 19, 1985)