Seal [1994]

by Seal

Overview

Fresh from his 1991 self-titled debut, Seal followed with another self-titled release. And true to form, it's another stunning work, although it becomes clear that a musical maturation has taken place. Produced by ex-Buggles frontman Trevor Horn (Pet Shop Boys, ABC, Yes, Frankie Goes to Hollywood), Seal is far more enchanting than his debut. True, Seal is a bit too relaxed at times, but aside from that criticism, the record is lush with harmonies and over-the-top melodies. "Don't Cry" flows with the luxuriant vibes of a hushed vocal and a bellowing string arrangement. Seal showcases his collaborative talent with "If I Could," a duet featuring Canadian folkie Joni Mitchell. "Kiss from a Rose" and "Prayer for the Dying" established Seal as a household name after both became radio and television mainstays. The soul is there, hauntingly similar to singer Terence Trent D'Arby. But what's so unique about Seal is his gift of transforming free-flowing songs into quick dancefloor tracks with a transcendent step into musical magic. His voice has a spell like that, and his second album reflects such skills. ~ MacKenzie Wilson

Product Details

Release Date:	01/13/2008
Label:	Ztt
UPC:	0745099625627
Rank:	237733

Tracks

1. Bring It On
2. Prayer for the Dying
3. Dreaming in Metaphors
4. Don't Cry
5. Fast Changes
6. Kiss from a Rose
7. People Asking Why
8. Newborn Friend
9. If I Could
10. I'm Alive
11. Bring It On (Reprise)

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Seal   Primary Artist,Vocals
Joni Mitchell   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Vocals
Wendy & Lisa   Guest Artist
D'Influence   Guest Artist
William Orbit   Guest Artist
Jeff Beck   Guest Artist,Guitar
Pino Palladino   Bass

Technical Credits

Trevor Horn   Producer,Musician
Carmen Rizzo   Mixing,Composer,Engineer,Musician,Programming
Jamie Muhoberac   Musician
David Theodore   Musician
Ian Thomas   Musician
Anthony Pleeth   Musician
Tim Weidner   Mixing,Engineer,Musician,Programming
Marc Mann   Programming
Mike Brittain   Musician
Dick Morgan   Musician
Eddie Roberts   Musician
Graeme Perkins   Orchestral Arrangements
Sam Maitland   Musician
Gus Isidore   Composer,Musician
Paul Wright   Engineer
Eric Cadieux   Programming
Marlene Thomas   Musician
Sean Chennery   Engineer
Wilfred Gibson   Musician
David "Olo" Oladunni   Musician
Pandit Dinesh   Musician
Sarah Webb   Musician
Robin Barclay   Engineer
Mike de Saulles   Musician
Jonathan Evans-Jones   Musician
George Robertson   Musician
Judd Procter   Musician
Gregg Jackmann   Engineer
Perry Montague-Mason   Musician
Nicholas Busch   Musician
Seal Henry Samuel   Composer
Melvoin   Composer
Maciej Rakowski   Musician
James McLeod   Musician
Robert Smissen   Musician
Mark Mann   Musician
Tony Stanton   Musician
Phil Spalding   Musician
Bill Benham   Musician
Barry Wilde   Musician
Anne Dudley   Musician,String Arrangements
John Pigneguy   Musician
Roger Smith   Musician
Gavin Wright   Musician
Augustus Isidore   Composer
Martin Loveday   Musician
Stephen Marcussen   Mastering
Rita Manning   Musician
Paul Kegg   Musician
Steve MacMillan   Mixing,Engineer
Patrick Kiernan   Musician
Andy Newmark   Musician
Betsy Cook   Musician
Laurence Cottle   Musician
Chris Bruce   Composer,Musician
Isidore   Composer
Luis Jardim   Musician
Garfield Jackson   Musician
D'Influence   Musician
Gota Yashiki   Musician
Charley Drayton   Musician
Jeff Beck   Musician
Wendy Melvoin   Composer,Musician
Derek Watkins   Musician
Pino Palladino   Musician
Lisa Coleman   Composer,Musician
Peter Oxer   Musician
Mark Berrow   Musician
Seal   Composer,Musician
Will Malone   String Arrangements
Kate Wilkinson   Musician
Ben Cruft   Musician
William Orbit   Musician
Harvey Mason, Sr.   Musician
Chris Laurence   Musician
Amp Fiddler   Musician
Andy Duncan   Musician
Steve Fitzmaurice   Mixing,Engineer
Boguslav Kostecki   Musician
Billy Roberts   Composer
Richard Cottle   Musician
Jackie Shave   Musician
Helen Liebmann   Musician
Roger Garland   Musician