Evocative
Sade has always been one of my favorite singers. The live elements of this CD held Sade exude with her most emotive qualities.

Could have been better
I purchased the DVD of this concert 2-yrs,. before I purchased the CD and was hoping to have the FULL concert on the CD. The CD represents only 50% of the concert that was on the DVD. Many great concert monments and songs were left off the CD. The band "jam" during Smooth Operator is one example. For those of us who appreciate the musicians talent, writing and production were left short.

In addition, I thought the crowd noise was to high for a live production.

The above reasons were the only reason not to give "5-stars". I only wish it would have been a double CD with the whole concert.

For those who have the resources and a good quality home DVD set-up I would highly recommend the DVD of this concert. One of the best in my collection.

Sade on another dimension
Definitely get this CD. Unlike her other CDs this one makes listening to Sade tons better. The live feeling gives you goose bumps. It approximates the live concert electricity as opposed to studio-produced music that's too perfect.

Sultry, Hot, & Cookin'! Sade Rocks! Sade Rules!
Superb. I usually avoid live albums, but after hearing 'Somebody Already Broke My Heart' on the car satellite radio, I knew I had to order this album right away. Sade's dreamy voice floating over solid jazz backups and the group's synergy with the audience create a completely electrifying listening experience. Extended, updated versions of 'No Ordinary Love' and 'Is It A Crime' plus the haunting 'Cherish The Day' make this comeback album a total winner. You're going to want to own the concert DVD as well, which contains additional tracks, plus the vision of Sade herself dancing to 'Paradise.' CD or DVD, both experiences are worth owning and sharing with friends. Oh, and yes: listen for the thunderstorm just before the band launches into 'Sweetest Taboo' --- like the music, a 'quiet storm.'

JUST FLOW
Si la música de Sade es un capricho de chocolate, dulce, sensual y sugerente, Lovers Live es el bombón más preciado con el que me he de deleitar. Cada canción de este álbum es una oda a la seducción, una celebración del erotismo más sutil y esquivo, un canto de sirenas del siglo XXI. Hipnotizado por la mágica voz de Sade Adu, el oyente no tiene más opción que rendir pleitesía al saxofón, a la tenue luz, y al raro privilegio de la música en directo.

Desde la suave flauta en "Cherish the Day" hasta la explosión de júbilo que define a "Is it a Crime", este álbum enamora y fascina como sólo el arte puede enamorar y fascinar, dejando patente que, al margen de estilos o categorías, Sade es un grupo de artesanos maestros de lo exquisito.

Guiños al jazz más profundo, matices de un chill out que ellos mismos ayudaron a engendrar, pinceladas de un R&B que parece despertar del aburrido letargo en el que actualmente anda sometido, Lovers Live susurra, con labios de seda, que la música embelesa, cautiva y encanta. Déjate embaucar.