The whole atmosphere of this album is very much in keeping with its title.
Every track is one of semi-dispare because of the loss and vanity of life.
However, although there is an almost resignation to the abuse and dealings of fate, there is also a contentment that he would prevail and emerge the other side stronger than before his encounter with the harsh blows of time and chance. This is one of my all time favourite albums. It is a complete artistic creation. Sting has managed to produce one of the only albums on which I like every track. The degree of thought that had been put into this album is amazing.