SADE - Lovers Rock - Rare MiniDisc Album
Item History & Price
Original Retail MiniDisc with zero damage to disc and only normal wear and tear to the boxing. Lovers Rock is the 5th studio album by English band Sade, released in 2000 by Epic Records. It was titled after a style of reggae music noted for its romantic sound and content, which Sade listened to in her youth. Seen as a departure from the band's previous use of jazz elements, opting instead for a wider use of musical elements from soul music, R&B, soft rock, folk music, dub, reggae and ...lovers rock. The album's production was characterized as spare, with simple arrangements and reggae flourishes. A concept album, the lyrics focus on both the positive and the negative sides of love, the album's lyrical content also touches upon political themes.On release Lovers Rock was met with generally positive reviews from music critics; the album earned Sade the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album. Commercially the album was a success reaching number 18 on the UK Albums Chart and number three on the US Billboard 200. Certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America having sold over 3.9 million copies in the United States. The album spawned two singles—"By Your Side" and "King of Sorrow".Minidiscs have all the benefits of CD's but with less risk of scratching and they take up much less space without the need for a monthly subscription either.The price reflects the increasing rarity of the item. UK tracked postage included.Offers considered. Collection available in WD19 4 area (Watford / Bushey) if preferred.
