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LOVERS ROCK won the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album.
Examining the career of former model/fashion design student Helen Folasade Adu, it's apparent that the span between studio albums increased exponentially. Eight years after LOVE DELUXE, the original members of Sade's band regrouped and here recapture the magic of the former ensemble. The vocals on LOVERS ROCK are unmistakably sensual and enchanting. Guitarist Stuart Matthewman steers clear of the crunchy electric sound that was his signature on LOVE DELUXE, the one exception being "Somebody Already Broke My Heart," which has some tasty understated percussive palm muting in the choruses.
From an instrumental perspective, LOVERS ROCK leans a bit more to the electronic side, but technology doesn't dampen the atmosphere and simple beauty of the music. Not surprisingly, the focus continues to be the sweet, often mournful melodies of a unique pop vocalist.
Recorded between September 1999 & August 2000.
Personnel: Sade (vocals); Leroy Osbourne, Sade Adu (vocals); Stuart Matthewman (guitar, woodwinds, programming); Andy Nice (cello); Andrew Hale (keyboards, programming); Janusz Podrazik (keyboards); Karl Vanden (percussion).
Recording information: Deliverance Studio (08/1999-08/2000); Sarn Hook End, El Cortijo (08/1999-08/2000).
Photographer: Albert Watson.
Arranger: Sade.
Personnel: Sade Adu (vocals); Leroy Osbourne (vocals); Stuart Matthewman (guitar, woodwinds, programming); Andy Nice (cello); Andrew Hale (keyboards, programming); Janusz Podrazik (keyboards); Paul S. Denman (bass); Karl Vanden Bossche (percussion).
Spin (1/01, pp.113-4) - 8 out of 10 - "...An airy album, demo-like in its simplicity....Sade has never put out anything quite so ephemeral....practically hanging in the air like mist....devastating..."
Q (12/00, pp.132-3) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...Attractively bespoke..."
Mixmag (12/00, p.181) - 5 out of 5 - "...Her glorious, bretahy vocals and raw and emotive production are as untainted and timeless as ever..."
Vibe (12/00, pp.195-6) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...proves that such a remarkable voice can survive 8 years between albums and still sound vital. Her voice is controlled, elegant, and radiantly cool - so beautiful, so simple, so necessary..."
Mojo (Publisher) (12/00, pp.110-1) - "...[Her] appealingly blank vocals are intricately layered and the delicate, spacious arrangements...underline her desolate quality....it still goes well with cocktails..." Lovers Rock Music | List Price | $9.94 (You save $0.09) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, R&B, Pop, Urban Soundtrack, Soul/R&B, Contemporary R&B | | Label | Epic | | Orig Year | 2000 | | All Time Sales Rank |  1271  | | CD Universe Part number | 1140917 | | Catalog number | 85185 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Nov 14, 2000 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Mike Pela; Sade | | Engineer | Andrew Davies; Mike Pela | | Personnel | Stuart Matthewman - guitar, woodwinds, programming
Andrew Hale - keyboards, programming
Sade Adu - vocals
Paul S. Denman - bass
Leroy Osbourne - vocals
Karl Vanden Bossche - percussion
Andy Nice - cello
Janusz Podrazik - keyboards
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Lovers Rock Music Review Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews sade is super sexy!
sade is the best. this is her best cd by far. she only gets better.
Submitted by jackal2060 (pearl, ms. , usa) 
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THE BEST SOUL ALBUM EVER
this album is spectacular. soulful and meaningful, her voice is smooth and relaxing, like fine wine on a rainy day in front of the fireplace. her style is both consistent and unique... why do i even bother writing this review, i think i'll go put on the album right now - it's baby making time!! -reclanton
Submitted by reclanton (san diego, ca)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No An angel stuck on earth...
Sade is by far the temptest of love...her voice reminds me that life without love is death. The "artists" that perform now, and in the future, should have to attend class on class.
Sade would be the book of knowledge...
Submitted by gunner41 (Manchester, New Hampshire USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  soulfull
Like fine wine, Sade just gets better with time. That voice is heaven. The whole composition is great. Remember reading reviews like this is really useless. Music unlike many other things in life speaks directly to your soul. There is no bad or good music, all that matters is that you enjoy it.
Others have opinions-but they do not matter.
Submitted by buddha (Mesa, Arizona, USA)
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Her BEST CD BY FAR
YOU HAVE TO HEAR IT TO BELIEVE IT. I LISTEN TO THIS CD EVERY NIGHT!!!!!
Submitted by Jessica (Norfolk, Va)
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