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Track Listings
| 1. I Am Your Man |
| 2. Kiss From A Rose |
| 3. Killer |
| 4. Crazy |
| 5. Fly Like An Eagle |
| 6. Love's Divine |
| 7. A Change Is Gonna Come |
| 8. Amazing |
| 9. Get It Together |
| 10. Future Love Paradise |
| 11. My Vision |
| 12. The Right Life |
| 13. Prayer For The Dying |
| 14. I Can't Stand The Rain |
| 15. Waiting For You |
| 16. The Beginning |
| 17. Don't Cry |
| 18. It's A Man's Man's Man's World |
| 19. Thank You |
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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It is a little too easy to forget just how good many of Seal's single releases have been. The 4 most remembered,( 'Kiss from a rose', 'Killer', 'Crazy' & 'Fly like an eagle'), are all just thrown together here early on which gives a good indication of how strong the remaining material is thought to be. Listening to these early releases again it comes as quite a surprise just how fresh they still sound. I thought 'Killer' would be a bit dated but instead it is still edgy and relevant.
Later on the often forgotten 'Future love paradise' again reaffirms just why Seal has been so popular. His voice demands attention and whatever song you choose to listen to here his voice is unmistakable and unrestrained. In truth I felt that the fact his voice is so unique and easily recognised would mean that this best of would all just blend into one but in truth he tackles a wide variety of styles and succeeds more often than not. There are one or two rather bland ballads,( 'Get it together' & 'The right life' in particular), which do little for me personally but these are exceptions in this collection.
Variety makes this album work with tracks like 'Loves divine' which is a moody, slow & touching torch song and 'Dont cry' which goes a long way to highlighting just how beautiful and delicate this mans voice can be. There are also a great funky rendition of Ann Peebles 'I can't stand the rain' all growly voiced and a fun disco funk style 'Thank you'.
I had thought that he worked best with the wall of sound that synth lends to his tracks but this collection changed my mind as it's with his great covers of soul classics that Seal really digs even deeper than usual to produce some excellent work. In particular Sam Cooke's 'A change is gonna come'. He challenges the real lack of change seen in the 45 years since Cooke first released this track with heartfelt soul that reaches great depths. So too on James Brown's 'It's a man's man's man's world' he gets to the true soul of the 'godfathers' original, adds his own feelings and makes for a real standout track that shines a spotlight on this excellent singers vocal ability.
The mastering is good and at this very reasonable price,(there is a larger special edition which is really for the fans only), you really should give this a try.
A very solid collection that surprises, pleases and demands to be replayed.
Later on the often forgotten 'Future love paradise' again reaffirms just why Seal has been so popular. His voice demands attention and whatever song you choose to listen to here his voice is unmistakable and unrestrained. In truth I felt that the fact his voice is so unique and easily recognised would mean that this best of would all just blend into one but in truth he tackles a wide variety of styles and succeeds more often than not. There are one or two rather bland ballads,( 'Get it together' & 'The right life' in particular), which do little for me personally but these are exceptions in this collection.
Variety makes this album work with tracks like 'Loves divine' which is a moody, slow & touching torch song and 'Dont cry' which goes a long way to highlighting just how beautiful and delicate this mans voice can be. There are also a great funky rendition of Ann Peebles 'I can't stand the rain' all growly voiced and a fun disco funk style 'Thank you'.
I had thought that he worked best with the wall of sound that synth lends to his tracks but this collection changed my mind as it's with his great covers of soul classics that Seal really digs even deeper than usual to produce some excellent work. In particular Sam Cooke's 'A change is gonna come'. He challenges the real lack of change seen in the 45 years since Cooke first released this track with heartfelt soul that reaches great depths. So too on James Brown's 'It's a man's man's man's world' he gets to the true soul of the 'godfathers' original, adds his own feelings and makes for a real standout track that shines a spotlight on this excellent singers vocal ability.
The mastering is good and at this very reasonable price,(there is a larger special edition which is really for the fans only), you really should give this a try.
A very solid collection that surprises, pleases and demands to be replayed.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is great, I bought it as a Christmas gift but on listening to all the hits decided to keep it for myself. It is really good value for the amount of songs on the cd. I hadn't realised just how talented Seal is and what a lovely voice he has.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I bought this for my partner for christmas, when i handed it to her she proclaimed she was not really a Seal fan apart from liking "Kissed by a Rose"...oh dear ! Anyway, on the said day morning i put it on and we both thoroughly enjoyed the whole Album, highlights being "Kissed by a Rose" and a fabulous version of Sam Cook's "A Change is Gonna Come". There really wasn't a bad track on the Album! So highly recommended. [[ASIN:B002UO746C Hits (Standard edition)].Disaster avoided.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Must Have CD
Straight to the point - absolutely fabulous!!! This is a must have CD for anybody's collection. Seal's voice is so smooth and effortless.
Published 1 month ago by CHICOSMUM
SEAL
I loved this Album, but who couldnt, Seal is just great. recommend you buy it if your SEAL fan, i loved every one of the songs on this album.
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. C. A. Goodyear
JUST BRILLIANT!!
This is a brilliant CD, really easy listening from such a great artist! With 19 tracks its great value for money too. You will love it!
Published 14 months ago by Sarah Doyle
Wonderful in every aspect.......
This is so relaxing to listen to, I have always loved the track "Kiss From A Rose"....I loved it as soon as I heard it. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Country classic
Only if you like Seal
What can you really say about Greatest Hits compilations in a review. Does it have all the hits? Yes. Is it Seal? Yes. If you never liked him, you won't buy it anyway. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mr. P. Johnson
Great Cd!
I havent always been a fan of Seal but heard Secret on the radio
and thought it was such a lovely song.
I then bought the cd and am certainly not disappointed.
and thought it was such a lovely song.
I then bought the cd and am certainly not disappointed.
Published 20 months ago by Mrs D
tom jones
This is a fab cd got all the good songs on it well worth buying!
Published on 14 Jan 2010 by J. M. O'reilly
A must have
All of Seals hits are (funnily enough considering the album title) on this little masterpiece. It's perfect for a romantic evening with that special someone. Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2010 by Jannie Elisabeth Kristensen
Great listening
Seal is such a great Soul artist, slow n'smoochy or fast n'funky, his new single I AM YOUR MAN, is Soulful.
I would be the first to reccomend purchasing this cd.
I would be the first to reccomend purchasing this cd.
Published on 29 Dec 2009 by Ms. M. B. O'connor
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