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. 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. 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. 3
   Stronger Than Pride

   Sade's 1988 album featuring Love Is Stronger Than Pride and Paradise, showcasing a more introspective and political tone.
4. 4
   Love Deluxe

   The 1992 fan-favorite featuring No Ordinary Love and Kiss of Life, frequently ranked as Sade's greatest artistic achievement.
5. 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. 6
   Soldier of Love

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