The tour ranked number 13 on Billboard's year-end tally, grossing $26,488,293 million and drawing 491,151 audience members to 42 concerts.

An energetic eight-piece band breathes new life to the old tunes and offers another look at the Lovers Rock material.

Lovers Live is a sum greater than any one of its parts, but there are some standout moments, like the rocking version of 'Paradise,' 'The Sweetest Gift' (a song written for her daughter), and a haunting rendition of 'Jezebel.'

"[3] J. Victoria Sanders of PopMatters noted, "It may be easier for Sade to become even more of an international force if her live show reflected more energy and passion that is sometimes offered in her studio work.

The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on 7 March 2002, and had sold 562,000 copies in the United States by February 2006,[8] while the DVD was certified platinum on 30 January 2003, denoting shipments in excess of 100,000 copies.