Sade Lovers Rock Album [best] -

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A hidden gem. "Flow" is pure Lovers Rock reggae. The bassline walks with a traditional one-drop rhythm. Lyrically, it is a meditation on letting go: "Go with the flow / Keep your hands upon the wheel." It is the sound of Sade finding peace after the turbulence of her hiatus. sade lovers rock album

The Quiet Revolution of Intimacy: Deconstructing Sade’s Lovers Rock Key sonic signatures: A hidden gem

Unlike Stronger Than Pride , which leaned on saxophone and brass, the is dominated by acoustic guitar, bass synth, and soft percussion. Producer Mike Pela and the band (Stuart Matthewman, Andrew Hale, Paul Denman) made a conscious decision to remove reverb. The vocals sound as if Sade is singing six inches from your ear. Lyrically, it is a meditation on letting go:

The fifth studio album by the English band Sade, Lovers Rock

The title pays homage to the romantic reggae style Sade Adu listened to in her youth.