Tough Love (Deluxe Version)

Even before her gorgeous 2012 debut, *Devotion*, we were captivated by Jessie Ware—her elegant cameos added simmering substance to hits from the likes of SBTRKT and Sampha. The South Londoner\'s second full-length has more spark than the first album’s candle-lit glow, but Ware’s signature sound—all heart-melting croon and late-night electro-soul grooves—makes *Tough Love* mesmerizing. The bass-heavy pulse of the title track captivates from the very beginning, showcasing the singer’s feather-light vocal against a minimal backing. *Tough Love*’s other great moments include the Sade-inspired \"Sweetest Song” and \"Say You Love Me” (which was co-written with Ed Sheeran). But ultimately, its Ware’s singing—subtle, romantic, and filled with yearning—that has us cueing up *Tough Love* again as soon as it’s finished.