Sade’s newest album “Soldier of Love” is the artist’s first release in ten years since her acclaimed “Lover’s Rock” album of 2000. Released by Sony, Sade’s unique style has not changed over the years, and life-long fans of the artist will surely be pleased. Perhaps this was her goal, for this album will likely not create any new followings. Her sound remains the same, with few changes to her categorical sound.

The main fault in “Soldier of Love” is the lack of cohesive and accessible lyrics. Sade seems to struggle in creating an easy to follow story line on most – if not all – of her songs. This is especially true for the singles “Be That Easy” and “Baby Father”. The lyrics are repetitive and nonsensical. This is where Sade really seems to lose the charm that made the artist so popular.

However, Sade remains powerful when it comes to her singing voice. She delivers her vocals with perfection that old fans will surely be pleased with. This coupled with the fact that she kept the same team, creates a not-so-unfamiliar sound.

While many artists try to recreate their sound to attract new audiences, Sade seems satisfied with her tried and tested styling, which raises the question “who is this album for?” Many can argue that Sade released this album for herself knowing full well that her long time fans will follow. This is not a negative trait, mind you; in fact it is a refreshing change from the fickle musicians of the generation.

If you’re looking to find a new sound from Sade, “Soldier of Love” will surely disappoint. But if you’re desire lies more with hearing more of Sade’s unique vocals, then look no further than her latest release. This album may not be the best place to start your Sade adventure, but it is not likely to disappoint.

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