Best of (Gold Disc)

European only pressing comes in a standard jewel case housed inside of a full color die-cut slipcase cover (similar to the packaging of DCC releases). Features the same remastering and track listing as the US edition. The serene, understated quality of Sade's arrangements lend this Best Of Sade its classic touch of elegance. Delicate washes of percussion and acoustic guitar, the coiled intensity of Stewart Matthewman's tenor saxophone counterpoint, Andrew Hale's suave, elusive keyboard colorations, and Paul S. Denman's discretely dancing bass provide a maximum of smoke, but precious little fire. The simmering aftermath of Sade's music is as deceptively powerful as a mixed drink: smooth and sweet going down, but with a surprisingly potent kick. Epic. 2005.