Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Sade Love Deluxe is the latest addition to the Records To Die For Series that I have been slowly curating for the channel. The last was Joni Mitchell's Hejira, and there are 5 others that you can check out on the Records To Die For Playlist. I knew a Sade album would end up here and I always felt this should be the one. All of the group's work is superb, but I think this one rises to the top. The writing and arrangements are superb as is the sound. It's an album that is romantic in feel, yet deals with many emotions, sometimes painful, joyful, optomistic and romantic. Love is here in all its forms. Its not jazz oriented like the first two albums, but instead is a distillation of what they moved to on Stronger Than Pride. Lush soundscapes and slower tempos.
The entire catalog is being released finally, drawn from the excellent box set. I am listing them here, and can recommend all of them. If you'd like to support the channel and you use Amazon, please consider getting them here or in my storefront listed below. Your patronage makes a big impact. Keep in mind original UK and Audio Fidelity may be the best but are very expensive and getting quiet UKs is a difficult proposition. Silent surfaces are essential here and I think most will be pleased with the value these provide.
Sade - This Far (6 LP Box) - amzn.to/3UubKNE
Sade - Love Deluxe - amzn.to/3w9zu0o
Sade - Diamond Life - amzn.to/3UgJCfO
Sade - Promise - amzn.to/3WcQJIy
Sade - Stronger Than Pride - amzn.to/3xRy0IA
Sade - Lovers Rock - amzn.to/4balBOo
Sade - Soldier of Love - amzn.to/4deapCc
The Pressing Matters Amazon Affiliate Storefront
amazon.com/shop/thepressingmatters
(As an an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases)
00:00 Introduction
01:31 History and Observations
05:17 Track By Track Commentary
11:27 Vocal Qualities
11:59 Two Vinyl Pressings
14:04 Conclusion
If you particularly enjoyed this video, please consider a small one time donation to the channel! You can do so easily by clicking the "Thanks" button in the row of icons just below the title. Any amount truly helps and is greatly appreciated.
Reference System
-Basis 1400 Turntable
-Rega RB300 Tone Arm
-Audio Technica AT33EV MC Cartridge
-Hana SL ML Cartridge
-ModWright PH 9.0 Tube Phono Pre
-Cayin A-50T Integrated Tube Amplifier
-System Audio Pandion 30 Loudspeaker
-Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 Loudspeaker
-Tributaries Series 8 Interconnect
-Herron Audio Interconnect Cable
-Definitive Technology ProSound Sub
-Panamax M5300PM Power Filter
-Degritter Ultrasonic Record Cleaner
-VPI 16.5 Vacuum Record Cleaner
-Avis Record Cleaning Solutions
Sade Love Deluxe is the latest addition to the Records To Die For Series that I have been slowly curating for the channel. The last was Joni Mitchell's Hejira, and there are 5 others that you can check out on the Records To Die For Playlist. I knew a Sade album would end up here and I always felt this should be the one. All of the group's work is superb, but I think this one rises to the top. The writing and arrangements are superb as is the sound. It's an album that is romantic in feel, yet deals with many emotions, sometimes painful, joyful, optomistic and romantic. Love is here in all its forms. Its not jazz oriented like the first two albums, but instead is a distillation of what they moved to on Stronger Than Pride. Lush soundscapes and slower tempos.
The entire catalog is being released finally, drawn from the excellent box set. I am listing them here, and can recommend all of them. If you'd like to support the channel and you use Amazon, please consider getting them here or in my storefront listed below. Your patronage makes a big impact. Keep in mind original UK and Audio Fidelity may be the best but are very expensive and getting quiet UKs is a difficult proposition. Silent surfaces are essential here and I think most will be pleased with the value these provide.
Sade - This Far (6 LP Box) - amzn.to/3UubKNE
Sade - Love Deluxe - amzn.to/3w9zu0o
Sade - Diamond Life - amzn.to/3UgJCfO
Sade - Promise - amzn.to/3WcQJIy
Sade - Stronger Than Pride - amzn.to/3xRy0IA
Sade - Lovers Rock - amzn.to/4balBOo
Sade - Soldier of Love - amzn.to/4deapCc
The Pressing Matters Amazon Affiliate Storefront
amazon.com/shop/thepressingmatters
(As an an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases)
00:00 Introduction
01:31 History and Observations
05:17 Track By Track Commentary
11:27 Vocal Qualities
11:59 Two Vinyl Pressings
14:04 Conclusion
If you particularly enjoyed this video, please consider a small one time donation to the channel! You can do so easily by clicking the "Thanks" button in the row of icons just below the title. Any amount truly helps and is greatly appreciated.
Reference System
-Basis 1400 Turntable
-Rega RB300 Tone Arm
-Audio Technica AT33EV MC Cartridge
-Hana SL ML Cartridge
-ModWright PH 9.0 Tube Phono Pre
-Cayin A-50T Integrated Tube Amplifier
-System Audio Pandion 30 Loudspeaker
-Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 Loudspeaker
-Tributaries Series 8 Interconnect
-Herron Audio Interconnect Cable
-Definitive Technology ProSound Sub
-Panamax M5300PM Power Filter
-Degritter Ultrasonic Record Cleaner
-VPI 16.5 Vacuum Record Cleaner
-Avis Record Cleaning Solutions
