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| Artist: Seal
Label: Warner Bros.
Category: Music
List Price: $18.98
Buy New: $8.73
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Rating:  80 reviews
Sales Rank: 12
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 515868
UPC: 093624982463
EAN: 0093624982463
ASIN: B001F290E4
Release Date: November 11, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | A Change Is Gonna Come | | • | I Can't Stand The Rain | | • | It's A Man's Man's Man's World | | • | Here I Am (Come And Take Me) | | • | I've Been Loving You Too Long | | • | It's Alright | | • | If You Don't Know Me By Now | | • | Knock On Wood | | • | I'm Still In Love With You | | • | Free | | • | Stand By Me | | • | People Get Ready |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
(Amazon.co.uk Review) Soul is a confusing beast. We know Seal has a great voice and can easily imagine him being covering golden oldies with aplomb. Yet this collection of soul favourites is frustratingly patchy. Opener "A Change Is Gonna Come" is impassioned and beautifully arranged (the album is helmed by David Foster of Celebrity Duets fame, who has made sure it sounds fresh and compelling), and even though it could never compare to Sam Cooke's original, it's ultimately a successful reworking. Seal applies his sandpapery tones to James Brown's "It's a Man's Man's Man's World", Al Green's “Here I Am" and “I'm Still in Love With You", and Ben E King's “Stand By Me"--all of them with decent results. Decent, yet hardly overwhelming. And here's where the confusion kicks in: Why cover a bunch of songs that have already been done to death? Christmas being right around the corner is perhaps one good reason in commercial terms. But when you listen to the singer transform less well-trodden territory like Deniece Williams' “Free" or Ann Peeble's “I Can't Stand the Rain", it's hard not to feel this play-it-safe option--while undoubtedly a wonderful Xmas gift--is also a lost creative opportunity. --Danny McKenna
Product Description
A great voice singing great songs recorded by a great producer. That is 'Soul', the sixth studio album from multiplatinum selling, Grammy-winning, critically acclaimed Seal. Each song is a stone-cold soul classic, from Sam Cooke's 'A Change Is Gonna Come', Ben E. King's 'Stand By Me', and Ann Pebbles' 'I Can't Stand The Rain' to Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes' 'If You Don't Know Me By Now' and Otis Redding's 'I've Been Loving You Too Long'. Produced by David Foster, 'Soul' is the perfect coming together of man, material and moment.
Album Description
Grammy-winning vocalist and songwriter Seal will release a new album, SOUL and it is the best-selling artist's sixth studio album and was created in partnership with legendary producer David Foster. SOUL is comprised of eleven classic soul songs that each evokes their own drama, emotion and romance. Seal brings his unique, signature style to the album and found a great collaborative spirit working with Foster. The London-born singer first emerged from Britain's house music scene in the early '90s providing vocals and lyrics for techno artist Adamski's 1990 hit "Killer." The Top Ten debut single, "Crazy," followed and Seal would go on to earn critical acclaim and worldwide commercial success over four albums. Seal's prodigious vocal gifts - his soaring, husky baritone that has become a signature on such hits as "Prayer for the Dying," "Kiss From a Rose," and "Don't Cry" - amplify the emotion he brings to a song.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 75 more reviews...
 Freshens up some great but dusty classics... January 6, 2009
William Hart (San Antonio, TX)
I think what many older reviewers forget is that much of the material presented here is not commonly known to younger generations. Seal himself is not exactly a youth oriented performer but he does still have clout with all ages. By covering these great songs he not only provides them with his well known and wonderful vocals, he resurrects them from the dark pits of clothing store intercom systems so that we can listen in our cars and at home relaxing without feeling ancient.
Every one is handled with care towards the original. While I agree with some that this may show less of the incredible originality that Seal fans cherish, it is obvious he did not intend to make them his own, but share his love of them and show fans some favorites. "System" was a great disappointment to me and I am not exactly looking forward to it's promised follow-up. This album however will satisfy my ears until Seal V.
Applekind January 6, 2009
Applekind
Seal delivers with emotion from the heart! His version of
"A change is going to come" is sooooo moving! It speaks of
the change we as Americans can be so proud of at this moment in time. The background music is awesome. All of the songs are
special "Oldies" that will never grow old.
Seal sings this classic tunes so well January 5, 2009
Robert G Yokoyama (Mililani, Hawaii)
Seal sings these classic songs so well. He sounds so soulful and moving on the tracks "A Change Is Gonna Come" and "It's A Man's, Man's Man's World". "People Get Ready" is excellent too. I like the guitar playing on "People Get Ready". It is very uplifting song. These are my three favorite tracks on this disc. Another highlight is the track "Free". This song is so breezy and relaxing. "I Can't Stand The Rain" is a groovy song. I love the beat of the track "Stand By Me". The musical arrangements are lovely on this song. "I'm Still In Love With You" is a light smooth sounding track. "Knock On Wood" is an upbeat track that I really like. Every track is a gem on this disc.
So, So Soulful Seal January 3, 2009
Jean Allen (Baton Rouge, LA)
This cd is so good. Before this purchase, I had never listened to any of his music but this music is wonderful. Seal has a very good voice and does this old school music much justice. If you love old fashioned soul music, this cd is must purchase. You will enjoy every song.
Love, Love, Love It! December 31, 2008
Savy Shopper (Maryland, USA)
I picked this CD based on the song selection even more than it being Seal. I love all these songs to begin with and Seal's style and voice just bring them to life. I don't know that I've ever given a 5-star rating before, but this one deserves it.
I bought one for a friend in his 20's and one in his 40's and both of them love it, so that says a lot about the music and the performance. I know I'll give it again as a gift and I will recommend it to friends.
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