For over 40 years, Sade has been making music that defies trends, ignores fads, and sounds just as fresh today as it did when Diamond Life dropped in 1984. On this episode of Planet LP, host Ted Asregadoo is joined by his wife, Julie, to talk about the band that has become the soundtrack of her daily life.

With only six studio albums to their name — Diamond Life, Promise, Stronger Than Pride, Love Deluxe, Lovers Rock, and Soldier of Love — Sade has built one of the most devoted fanbases in music history. The band’s lineup of Sade Adu, Stuart Matthewman, Andrew Hale, and Paul Denman has never changed since 1982, and their music carries a consistency and elegance that is nearly impossible to find anywhere else.

Julie breaks down her favorite songs from every album, talks about what draws her back to Sade’s music day after day, and makes the case for why this band deserves a spot in any serious music lover’s rotation.

Whether you’re a longtime Sade fan or someone who’s only heard Smooth Operator on the radio, this episode will make you want to hit play on the entire discography.

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