The Ultimate Collection
Sade · 2011
203 min · 45 tracks · funk · R&B · soul
A smooth blend of soul and jazz, characterized by soothing melodies and Sade's velvety vocals.
Why this album works
- Best for
- soothing melodies for relaxation wave-like pacing for deep listening velvety vocals during quiet evenings
- Context
- Released in 2011, 'The Ultimate Collection' served as a career retrospective for Sade, highlighting their evolution from the debut album 'Diamond Life' in 1984 to their later works. By this point, Sade had already achieved significant commercial success, with several multi-platinum albums under their belt and a reputation for crafting timeless love songs.
- If you like
- funk, R&B, soul
The Ultimate Collection is an album by Sade, released in 2011. A smooth blend of soul and jazz, characterized by soothing melodies and Sade's velvety vocals. This compilation not only consolidated Sade's most memorable tracks but also reached notable chart positions, including a top 10 spot on the UK Albums Chart. The album received critical acclaim for its selection and laid the groundwork for new listeners to discover Sade's influence on contemporary R&B and pop music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Ultimate Collection sound like?
A smooth blend of soul and jazz, characterized by soothing melodies and Sade's velvety vocals. Rooted in funk and R&B.
What makes The Ultimate Collection by Sade notable?
This compilation not only consolidated Sade's most memorable tracks but also reached notable chart positions, including a top 10 spot on the UK Albums Chart. The album received critical acclaim for its selection and laid the groundwork for new listeners to discover Sade's influence on contemporary R&B and pop music. Released in 2011, 'The Ultimate Collection' served as a career retrospective for Sade, highlighting their evolution from the debut album 'Diamond Life' in 1984 to their later works. By this point, Sade had already achieved significant commercial success, with several multi-platinum albums under their belt and a reputation for crafting timeless love songs.
Who is The Ultimate Collection for?
The Ultimate Collection works well if you're into soothing melodies for relaxation, wave-like pacing for deep listening and velvety vocals during quiet evenings.
How many songs are on The Ultimate Collection?
The Ultimate Collection has 45 tracks, running approximately 203 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Your Love Is King 3:42
- 2 Smooth Operator Standout 4:18
- 3 Hang On to Your Love 4:31
- 4 The Sweetest Taboo 4:27
- 5 Is It a Crime 6:21
- 6 Never as Good as the First Time 3:58
- 7 Jezebel 5:26
- 8 Love Is Stronger Than Pride 4:19
- 9 Paradise 3:37
- 10 Nothing Can Come Between Us 3:53
- 11 No Ordinary Love Standout 7:20
- 12 Kiss of Life 4:13
- 13 Feel No Pain 5:11
- 14 Bullet Proof Soul 5:25
Disc 2
- 1 Cherish the Day Standout 6:19
- 2 Pearls 4:34
- 3 By Your Side 4:40
- 4 Immigrant 3:49
- 5 Flow 4:34
- 6 King of Sorrow 4:47
- 7 The Sweetest Gift 2:20
- 8 Soldier of Love 5:58
- 9 The Moon and the Sky 4:29
- 10 Babyfather 4:40
- 11 Still in Love With You 4:26
- 12 Love Is Found 4:10
- 13 I Would Never Have Guessed 2:57
- 14 The Moon and the Sky (remix) 4:27
- 15 By Your Side (Neptunes remix) 3:59
Disc 3
- 1 Hang On to Your Love 3:59
- 2 The Sweetest Taboo 5:02
- 3 Is it a Crime 7:03
- 4 Never as Good as the First Time 3:55
- 5 Love is Stronger Than Pride 4:24
- 6 Paradise 3:35
- 7 Turn My Back on You 4:05
- 8 Nothing Can Come Between Us 3:52
- 9 No Ordinary Love Standout 4:01
- 10 Feel No Pain 3:48
- 11 Kiss of Life 4:12
- 12 Cherish the Day Standout 4:23
- 13 By Your Side 4:27
- 14 King of Sorrow 4:42
- 15 Soldier of Love 5:01
- 16 Babyfather 4:01
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