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With her exotic beauty and steamy voice, Sade couldn't help but be a star. Taking the more sensuous elements of island beats, smooth jazz, and R&B, Sade scored major hits with the continental feel of "Smooth Operator" and the sultry stylisation of "Your Love Is King". Her voice was often criticised for being thin, yet she made it work to her advantage with songs like the haunting "Jezebel", on which her delivery added the vulnerability necessary to the song. Sade sounded best when she stuck to the lower register, and there is nothing thin about her dynamic handling of her torch song "Is It a Crime". "The Sweetest Taboo" was one of her last great moments before years of mediocrity, chronicled here by the lifeless "Stronger Than Pride" and the limp "Nothing Can Come Between Us". "No Ordinary Love" was a return to form with the smoky richness back in her vocals and the urban/island feel of her first release. Best of Sade goes right up to her hit "Pearls," which, remixed, became a dance-floor hit. The nicest surprise here is "Please Send Me Someone to Love," with Sade proving that although her range may be limited vocally, she doesn't suffer the same fate artistically. --Steve Gdula
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This truly is the best of the wonderful Nigerian songstress. Once you have all the Sade out there (pre-Lovers Rock) so that you can listen to the wonderful non singles like 'Bullet Proof Soul', 'Couldn't Love You More', 'Maureen', 'Tar Baby' and others, this is the one to own. It's the one you put on when you just want to listen to Sade!
There is an amazingly smooth flow to this marvelously put together effort. You never want to skip around because the song before the one you want to hear is great to. It's like that. This is one of the best, 'Best Of' CD's out there. Every Sade fan has this one and you'll want to pick it up also. I have two. One is for my car, and the other is for my home. It's that great.
Whether you're a die hard Sade fan or just a casual listener, once you listen to this you will find yourself in the former category. That's what Sade does to you. The exotic blend of the band's rhythms and the smooth stylings of Sade Adu come together to form a unique musical experience like no other. There is no one like her so 'The Best of Sade' is the best, period.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
If ever i was asked to live on a desert island and i could take 1 album, then this would be it. I have played it to death over the years and i still find it new, still find new favourite parts.
Its simply an album of fantastic love songs, sung with a level of passion that you simply do not hear in other artists.
It is the ultimate, play at night, play in the car on the way home, wind down, hold your girl in your arms album.
Absolutely the best.
Its simply an album of fantastic love songs, sung with a level of passion that you simply do not hear in other artists.
It is the ultimate, play at night, play in the car on the way home, wind down, hold your girl in your arms album.
Absolutely the best.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Sometimes a "Best of..." compilation really does work and here's a perfect example. Not only does it live up to its title but it flows pretty seamlessly from start to finish capturing, on the way, some wonderful music from this underrated and increasingly forgotten artist. Sade's naturally "cool" voice weaves its way through a set of excellent, self-penned, jazz-tinged tracks featuring exquisite, perfectly "laid-back" arrangements to create a distinctive and unforgettable album that's a serious contender for one of the best late night records out there.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
The Best of Sade
A perfect album. A Singer that can Sing!! Sade is one of few singer the can sing in more than one tone and sing the whole word with the grace they deserve. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Wayne Philbrick
best of sade review
Excellent cd, fantastic voice, always been a fan so I am a little biased I suppose. I would recommend it to anyone for soulful ballads, really relaxing but with some uplifting... Read more
Published 9 months ago by dlg
Mellow Sounds
Sade has a distinctive, original voice and delivery. Her recordings have't and won't date.Ideal music to unwind by for lovers of jazz.
Published 14 months ago by C. M. Fanstone
Solid Gold
This album can't be described in words. The music of Sade endures and must be heard. Great album and wonderful value at this price. Buy it and listen to some real music.
Published 14 months ago by kanulondon
The Best of Sade
Excellent! My CD arrived very quickly in perfect condition. Love the fact that I didn't have to pay for P&P. All very good value.
Published 15 months ago by Janet
Loved this......
I really loved listening to this and so does my boyfriend, its so relaxing, she has a wonderful voice, sweet and actually found it sensual too!! Read more
Published 15 months ago by Country classic
best of sade
dispatched & delivered quickly. nothing quite like sade, this album is full of quality tunes.
Published 22 months ago by Kevin Fung
Calming listening
The company who sent the CD you cannot fault , always reliable and the music very relaxing.
Published 22 months ago by Ms. J. A. Wayt
gorgeous, sultry, amazing, sexy
I love this CD - I came across it by accident and had no hesitation purchasing it. The evening it arrived I chilled with a glass of wine and it was just heavenly to listen to. Read more
Published 22 months ago by slummy to yummy mummy
Honey dripping on sweet fruit pieces
I remember how smooth, sexy and mesmeric was her voice and time has not changed my opinion. All the greatest hits plus a couple of quality surprises and only a couple of 'bummers'. Read more
Published 22 months ago by S. R. MINTO
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