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All Music Guide - Ron Wynn
Sade's second album improved on the performance of her debut, as "Sweetest Taboo" was a huge hit and "Never as Good as the First Time" landed in both the R&B and pop Top 20. She was once again the personification of cool, laid-back singing, seldom extending or embellishing lyrics, registering emotion, or projecting her voice. This demeanor made her more desirable in the minds of many fans and was perhaps the ultimate misapplication of the notion of sophistication. But this album topped the pop charts and eventually went triple platinum.
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Editorial Reviews

All Music Guide - Ron Wynn
Sade's second album improved on the performance of her debut, as "Sweetest Taboo" was a huge hit and "Never as Good as the First Time" landed in both the R&B and pop Top 20. She was once again the personification of cool, laid-back singing, seldom extending or embellishing lyrics, registering emotion, or projecting her voice. This demeanor made her more desirable in the minds of many fans and was perhaps the ultimate misapplication of the notion of sophistication. But this album topped the pop charts and eventually went triple platinum.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 11/14/2000
  • Label: Sony
  • UPC: 696998524125
  • Catalog Number: 85241
  • Sales rank: 25,017

Tracks

Disc 1
  1. 1 Is It a Crime (6:22)
  2. 2 The Sweetest Taboo (4:38)
  3. 3 War of the Hearts (6:49)
  4. 4 You're Not the Man (5:11)
  5. 5 Jezebel (5:31)
  6. 6 Mr. Wrong (2:53)
  7. 7 Punch Drunk (5:27)
  8. 8 Never as Good as the First Time (5:01)
  9. 9 Fear (4:11)
  10. 10 Tar Baby (4:20)
  11. 11 Maureen (4:21)
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Album Credits

Performance Credits
Sade Primary Artist
Sade Adu Vocals
Terry Bailey Trombone, Trumpet
Pete Beachill Trombone
Carlos Bonnell Guitar
Paul S. Denman Bass, Bass Guitar
Martin Ditcham Percussion
Dave Early Percussion, Drums
Andrew Hale Keyboards
Jake Jacas Vocals
Stuart Matthewman Guitar, Saxophone
Mike Pela Strings
Technical Credits
Sade Arranger, Composer, Producer
Obin Miller Producer
Sade Adu Arranger, Composer, Producer
Paul S. Denman Composer
Martin Ditcham Composer
Andrew Hale Composer
Nick Ingman Arranger
Stuart Matthewman Composer
Robin Millar Producer
Pela Producer
Mike Pela Producer, Engineer
Ben Rogan Producer
Gordon Matthewman Composer
Rogan Millar Producer
Tom Coyne Remastering
Lee Barrett Management
H.F. Adu Composer
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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    sweetest voice

    She calms the soul.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Excellent effort!

    This is a great album that features some of Sade's biggest hits. Songs include the radio staples ''Sweetest Taboo'', ''Never As Good As The First Time'', ''Is It A Crime'' and the jazzy, danceable ''Maureen''. This is a great album and one of Sade's best. The songs are diverse in terms of mood and beat. The album provides great mood music and will help to create a rich atmosphere. A great album to purchase if you're just discovering Sade. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Perfect for cold nights!

    Five stars aren´t enough to rate this album. It is beaultiful, soulful, amazing... Specially during that cold nights, when you are by yourself, drinking a wine or something.

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