US label Lovers Rock Recordings is back with more sophisticated soul sounds from a bona fide legend. There is no deep digging involved for the source material here, but that's not to say the results aren't still essential. First up are the beautifully horizontal grooves of 'Hang Onto Your Love' with dancing keys adding a little playfulness up top and syrupy bass melting the heart from below. On the flip is 'No Ordinary Love' which is an even more slow, immersive sound with gloppy bass and drawn out chords all slowing time and softening reality. No brainers for late night lovers.

STAFF COMMENTS

Mine says: Vol. 1 of the new Sophisticated Soul Legends series was a big hit with you lot and although this one features no vocals, it's no less of a hit. Whether you're a Sade fan or not (and why wouldn't you be...), if you like a bit of late night melancholy (and why wouldn't you!!) then this needs to be in your collection. The instrumental of No Ordinary Love is particularly outstanding if you ask me.

TRACK LISTING

Hang Onto Your Love (Instrumental)
No Ordinary Love (Instrumental)