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Love Deluxe
by Sade
The 470th greatest album of all time
Love Deluxe, released in 1992, is an album by Sade that deepens the band's blend of contemporary R&B, smooth soul and sophisti-pop with cool jazz inflections and pop soul sensibility. The record centers on Sade Adu's restrained, husky vocals over minimalist, atmospheric production, mellow grooves and subtle horn and guitar textures, creating an intimate, nocturnal mood. Lyrically it focuses on themes of love and longing, and songs such as "No Ordinary Love" showcase its slow-burning, cinematic quality.
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