A Smooth Operator Indeed.. (Diamond Life - Sade)

Member Name: salgirl

Product:	Diamond Life - Sade
Date:	11/02/01 (39 review reads)
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Advantages: Good for that certain mood

Disadvantages: You might relax too much

Apparently, it's not fashionable to like Sade. Whenever this album has been seen in my collection, people usually raise an eyebrow. Dunno why.

This was Sade's first album, and I happen to really like it.

For those unfamiliar with her, she possess a deep, smokey voice that sounds as though it's one step up from Paul Robeson's (ask your Grandmother). The songs demonstrate her silky tones, and that she really can hit the occasional top note too.

"Your Love Is King" and "Smooth Operator" were chart hits in the early 80's, and the slow jazzy style was in deep contrast to the other sounds of that decade. Most of the other tracks fall into the category of sexy blues/jazz, that wouldn't go amiss in any setting where seduction is anticipated.

"Sweet as Cherry Pie" and "Why can't we live together" are about as up tempo as it gets on here, and that is still pretty laid back.

The sax playing compliments her voice and style totally, and is worth the price of the album alone.

Don't let any preconceptions stop you from buying this album, although do listen to tracks from the second album before purchasing, should you like this one enough to want to get the follow up.

Basically this is a real unwinder of an album, use it's slow, flowing style of jazz to best effect when setting a certain mood. Her voice is as thick as molasses, deep, velvety, and very chilled.

Enjoy!

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