New Sade Album

I own some of the early Sade LPs and they sound quite good. One of my friends recently brought over the Jill Scott CD that Martice mentioned and the sound was great: clean, nice dynamic contrasts and solid, punchy lower bass. In fact, now that I'm reminded of this album again, I'm going to have to run out and buy it. As I recall, however, the lyrical content was somewhat "spicy" on some cuts. Listen to it alone before listening with polite company...It may be offensive to some. I love marketing ploys. :)

Sade website is really first class, sadeonline.com If you check under discography and go to "lovers rock" they have real audio samples of every track. But wait, if you have latest Real Audio 8 player (free download) these samples use the new "G2 Sure Stream" technology, for big improvement in sound over standard real audio clips......even if you don't buy this album check the audio clips sound quality, Sam

I respect all of the above opinions, however I believe the production mix was intended to come off as such and that it works IF one allows it to. Moreover, though I can well appreciate how some may perceive this work as "boring," if one is not necessarily looking to be stimulated/energized in the traditional sense of the words and instead is open to experience the exuberance to be found within the dark side, i.e., the quiet, brooding side of Sade, they will be well rewarded.

I am also a huge Sade fan. I cannot wait to hear her new album. I find her albums to be excellent sounding, and use her Best Of CD during component evaluation. I do understand the boring comment however. In my opinion, her first album is her best. Each successive album a little less special. My deepest hope is for this new piece to buck the trend.

I recently saw a 1/2 hour interview with Sade on one of the music shows. She said that it was her intention NOT to have the new album, "Lovers Rock", sound as detailed and pristine as her albums of the past. She wanted a more rough and textured feel to this one. She seems to have done just that.