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Digitally remastered by Tom Coyne (Sterling Sound, New York, New York).
Nigerian vocalist Sade Adu has carved out a cosmopolitan niche for herself over the past decade, gathering together elements of cool jazz, samba, reggae, funk, and pop all under the pastoral umbrella of her suede-and-velvet voice. A pop stylist with a musical universe all her own, Sade has endured and matured over the past decade, seemingly unaffected by changes in taste and fashion; a movement unto herself. As her most recent single (Percy Mayfield's "Please Send Me Someone to Love" from the Philadelphia soundtrack) illustrates, Sade's coy, caressing voice speaks more of commitment and trust, of relationships in flux ("Nothing Can Come Between Us") than of the heat of the moment: from the the coy duplicity of "Smooth Operator" to the positive reinforcement of "The Sweetest Taboo" and the sweet ambiguities of "Love Is Stronger Than Pride." Outside of Sade's mentholated vocals, it is the serene, understated quality of her arrangements that lend The Best of Sade its classic touch of elegance. Delicate washes of percussion and acoustic guitar, the coiled intensity of Stuart Matthewman's tenor saxophone counterpoint, Andrew Hale's suave, elusive keyboard colorations, and Paul S. Denman's discretely dancing bass provide a maximum of smoke, but precious little fire. The simmering aftermath of Sade's music is as deceptively powerful as a mixed drink: smooth and sweet going down, but with a surprisingly potent kick.
Additional personnel includes: Leroy Osbourne, Jake Jacas (vocals); Gordon Hunte (guitar); Tony Pleeth (cello); Terry Bailey, Gordon Matthewman (trumpet); Pete Beachill (trombone); Dave Early, Martin Ditcham (drums, percussion); Paul Cooke, Trevor Murrell (drums); Karl Vanden Bossche (percussion).
Producers: Robin Millar, Ben Rogan, Mike Pela, Sade, Hein Hoven.
Engineers: Mike Pela, Ben Rogan.
Sade: Sade Adu (vocals); Stuart Matthewman (guitar, saxophone); Andrew Hale (keyboards); Paul S. Denman (bass).
Entertainment Weekly (11/18/94, p.108) - "...Among these soulful, moody treasures...from her four platinum discs, there is one particular jewel:...Percy Mayfield's "Please Send Me Someone To Love"....a grand reminder of why the silky-voiced chanteuse's love is king...." - Rating: A
thie cd is very very smoth this cd is just good alround! Submitted by DORSELS (Riverside CA USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
soulful expressions of life when you sing from the heart we understand were she is trying to take us on her journey. awesome talent love ya Submitted by daddyo2436 (columbia, sc) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
FREEFUL AND EXOTIC!!! This album is just SPECTACULAR!!! From a classic slow jam to a jazzy smooth cut, this album is PERFECT FOR ANY MOOD! AN ABSOLUTE MUST!! Submitted by Reginald (Bedford, Virginia) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
Pretty good Smooth music for those rainy days or nights to be with your significant other. Notables are of course the classic, "Smooth Operator", the quiet storm favorite, "Sweetest Taboo", and the late-night-club jazz tune, "Is it a Crime". Fans of Sade would definitely love this and would not be disappointed. One of my favorites include "Paradise", "Cherish the Day", and "Jezebel". Very good music to help relaxation. Submitted by nicole (atlanta, GA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
Breathtaking to say the least This CD is a must for true music lovers.A must for your collection. Submitted by Randall P. (Jacksonville, Florida USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
thie cd is very very smoth
Pretty good
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