What is the best Sade album of all time?

Six studio albums spanning three decades — from smooth jazz-pop breakthroughs to intimate soul explorations. Which one defines Sade at her finest?

1

Diamond Life

Sade's 1984 debut featuring Smooth Operator and Your Love Is King, which won the Brit Award for Best British Album.

2

Promise

The 1985 follow-up featuring Is It a Crime and The Sweetest Taboo, widely considered to raise the bar set by the debut.

3

Stronger Than Pride

Sade's 1988 album featuring Love Is Stronger Than Pride and Paradise, showcasing a more introspective and political tone.

4

Love Deluxe

The 1992 fan-favorite featuring No Ordinary Love and Kiss of Life, frequently ranked as Sade's greatest artistic achievement.

5

Lovers Rock

Sade's 2000 comeback album after a long hiatus, featuring the gentle King of Sorrow and a more minimalist, intimate sound.

6

Soldier of Love

The Grammy-winning 2010 comeback record featuring the title track and Babyfather, released after a decade-long silence.