Rolling Stone (3/18/93, p.38) - 4 Stars - Excellent - "..strikes the tricky balance of being both uncompromised and relaxed..TALES is loose and swinging; the joy in the playing is palpable..Sting's singing is superb, a virtual study in intelligent rock-vocal technique..masterful..". Spin (4/93, p.94) - Highly Recommended - "..his most playful record..Sting continues to emphasize his flair for haunted, existential romance..". Entertainment Weekly (3/12/93, p.60) - "..11 terse, vividly imagined gems..has plenty of catchy, unburdened moments.." - Rating: A. Q (1/94, p.83) - Included in Q's list of `The 50 Best Albums Of 1993.'.