The words set to the music are of the utmost importance for Adu and her band, and yet again, their sixth studio LP highlights her ability to tell stories in their rawest, unadulterated form.
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‘Diamond Life’ doesn’t just flout the band’s instrumental prowess, compelling song texts sit ensconced at the core of the arrangements and an identifiable vocal presence breathes life into them.
Read moreSade’s ‘Stronger Than Pride’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
‘Stronger Than Pride’ is the band’s clarified statement of identity, a jazz-soul deconstruction entirely devoid of late ‘80s bluster. Nothing else was like it.
Read moreSade’s ‘Love Deluxe’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Sade’s fourth studio album remains their magnum opus, its unequivocal brilliance still shining as bright as ever two and a half decades on.
Read moreSade’s ‘Lovers Rock’ Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospective
Contrary to the lukewarm reviews it received, Sade’s fifth effort is a fresh, adventurous step forward that represents an essential chapter in the band’s distinguished musical narrative.
Read moreSade’s ‘Promise’ Turns 35 | Anniversary Retrospective
Contrary to misguided criticisms at the time of its release, ‘Promise’—and Sade’s music in general—proves powerful without overpowering the listener’s senses.
Read moreSade’s ‘Stronger Than Pride’ Turns 30 | Anniversary Retrospective
Following the runaway success of ‘Diamond Life’ (1984) and ‘Promise’ (1985), Sade lovingly crafted one of their most ambitious efforts to date.
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