Sade

Who would've guessed that Sade's downbeat and sophisticated vibe would result in such a bracing, high-energy live album? Sade toughens up her vocals, her crack band never disappoints, and Stuart Matthewson's blistering sax makes a welcome return. The audience goes nuts for the entire show, and with good reason.

After an eight-year hiatus, Sade delivered 2001's Lovers Rock and took her band on a
three-month tour of the U.S., resulting in the magical Lovers Live. Recorded
post-September 11th during stops in Anaheim and Inglewood, California, the disc opens
with a jubilant, bass-anchored rendition of "Cherish the Day" and closes with the
crowd-rousing torch song "Is It a Crime." But all points in between are just as thri... More >