

Epic
EPC 26044
It could have been that Sade (collectively, the vocalist Sade Adu and her band) would have remained the darlings solely of the British underground rare-groove scene, but the sound of Diamond Life proved irresistible to the mainstream, and the rest is history. Caught at the beginning of her career in 1985, Sade's cool vocals and exotic looks grabbed everyone's attention. But equally as important to Diamond Life's success was the velvet muscle of the band's accompaniment, a sinewy after-hours groove, laden with minimalist funk.
NEW / Released in 1984 / Reissue 2024
Tracklist:
A1 Smooth Operator
A2 Your Love Is King
A3 Hang On To Your Love
A4 Frankie's First Affair
A5 When Am I Going To Make A Living
B1 Cherry Pie
B2 Sally
B3 I Will Be Your Friend
B4 Why Can't We Live Together