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Lovers Rock (Sade Album)
''Lovers Rock'' is the fifth studio album by English band Sade (band), Sade, released on 13 November 2000 by Epic Records. The album was titled after a style of reggae music known as lovers rock, noted for its romantic sound and content, which frontwoman Sade (singer), Sade Adu listened to in her youth. ''Lovers Rock'' was seen as a departure from the band's previous use of jazz elements, opting instead for a wider use of musical elements from soul music, Contemporary R&B, R&B, soft rock, folk music, Dub music, dub, reggae, neo soul and lovers rock. The album's production has been characterised as spare, with simple arrangements and reggae flourishes. A concept album, the lyrics focus on both the positive and the negative sides of love; the album's lyrical content also touches upon political themes. Upon release, ''Lovers Rock'' was met with generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised the band's musical direction. The album earned Sade the Grammy Award for Best Pop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sade (band)
Sade ( ) are an English band, formed in London in 1982 and named after its lead singer, Sade (singer), Sade Adu. Three of its members were originally from Kingston upon Hull, Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Its music features elements of Soul music, soul, quiet storm, smooth jazz and sophisti-pop. All of its albums, including compilations and a live album, have charted in the US Top Ten. The band's debut studio album, ''Diamond Life'' (1984), reached number two on the UK Album Chart, selling over 1.2 million copies and won the Brit Award for Best British Album in 1985. The album was also a hit internationally, reaching number one in several countries and the top ten in the United States, where it has sold four million copies to date. In late 1985, the band released its second studio effort ''Promise (Sade album), Promise'', which peaked at number one in both the United Kingdom and the US. It was certified British Phonographic Industry, double platinum in the UK and RIAA, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
