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Title: Almost but not quite..........
Review: Like many, I'd thought perhaps Sade had decided not to return after her private life became somewhat public and her lovelife seemed to mirror her often downbeat lyrics. This album proved a surprise in its arrival but was a disappointment in its content. There are certainly good grooves and tunes that meet the expectations left from Love Deluxe. But unlike the editors comments I think there are the 'latest' beats. There is no doubt a drum machine on this record, the sax is gone, and overall it suffers from a more mechanized sound than previous pieces. Sade's voice, as ever, shines through. There are acoustic riffs, and the more stripped down tunes prove her abilities. But once the drum machine beats kick things turn less focused and the music becomes less involving. It is great for background tunes, but the grab you by the lapels intensity of some of Love Deluxe on back through her catalog is only occasionally seen here.
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