Sade hit the Day-Glo mid-1980s like a cool, monochromatic breeze. The singer updated the classic Continental style of Audrey Hepburn and married it with a vocal approach that was more whisper than growl. It's always worked, though, since Sade's icy vocal style brings out the stoic yet emotionally scarred nature of her well crafted torch songs. Much of the credit goes to her ever-tight, streamlined band, who have a knack for seamlessly mixing Smooth Jazz and Soul styles. After a fine...  [+]