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Track Listings
| 1. The Beginning |
| 2. Deep Water |
| 3. Crazy |
| 4. Killer |
| 5. Whirpool |
| 6. Future Love Parade |
| 7. Wild |
| 8. Show Me |
| 9. Violet |
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Not to be confused with his equally eponymous but rather less fine second album. Seal towered briefly over the scene in the early nineties--latecomer to pop, he co-wrote and sang on Adamski's sublime "Killer", bringing a rare touch of Marvin Gaye-style gravitas to the otherwise E-driven and perishable techno scene. His debut album was equally stately, benefiting from producer Trevor Horn's trademark epic flourishes and funky bombast, with Seal's hoarse vocals and impassioned lyrics taking on the entire, broken world. "Deep Water", for instance, was a spiritual/eco-lament inspired by the fate of some dolphins who found themselves washed up in the Thames where the water pollution killed them. This conscientious cri de coeur was echoed in "The Beginning" and "Crazy", pop music that dared to shed a serious tear. After this, unfortunately, Seal went all MOR-shaped. --David Stubbs
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SEAL Seal (1991 German ZTT Records 9-track CD album produced by Trevor Horn including Killer fold-out picture sleeve)
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Matt Sephton
Format:Audio CD
Before buying SEAL at the age of 15, I'd never been interested in music that much. Sure, I'd listen to the radio but never feel the need to do anything else. Then, one Saturday morning I was sitting watching The Ghost Train (kids programme like SMTV, Going Live etc.) and I was hit full in the face by what I could even tell back then was raw talent. Seal was on TV performing an acoustic version of one of his hits from his new album. I can even remember him being interviewed about what impact his recent trip to Africa had on him - Show Me was inspired by it he said. I've never looked back - this is where my love of music started. Today this album still holds up as a masterpiece, with thought provoking lyrics (that he is still yet to match, he tries to hard these days) and a sound that captured the moment. Featuring the talents of Guy Sigsworth and the masterful production of Trevor Horn this CD will be held in high regard forever. If you've never heard this album you've got a fantastic time ahead.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By "dazzking"
Format:Audio CD
Have you ever bought an album? which, no matter how many times you hear it, you still get that feeling that you are listening to a masterpiece?
I bought this album when it first came out in 1990 & was I so impressed with what I heard, apart from the "kiler" track(which was a tacky, but good atempt to get himself recognised).
All you young whipersnappers should by this album, if only to listen to "DEEP WATER", this track alone just for the build up into the BASS kick is an absolute classic.
The whole album is sublime " Honestly".
And to round it all of, "Violet". A track so far ahead of its time it's synonomous with "Helter Skelter" by The Beatles.
Need I say more.
I bought this album when it first came out in 1990 & was I so impressed with what I heard, apart from the "kiler" track(which was a tacky, but good atempt to get himself recognised).
All you young whipersnappers should by this album, if only to listen to "DEEP WATER", this track alone just for the build up into the BASS kick is an absolute classic.
The whole album is sublime " Honestly".
And to round it all of, "Violet". A track so far ahead of its time it's synonomous with "Helter Skelter" by The Beatles.
Need I say more.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By ben
Format:Audio CD
that I always ensure is in my collection, and this is it.Having been lost 3 times over the last 8 years since I first listened to it fully, it is the first album that gets replaced. From the initial energetic pop-like track through to the final reminiscently sung piece, you can sit back, close your eyes and immerse yourself in the lyrics.
It has more spontaneity than the later albums (which are also exceptional) and for me remains one of the all time greatest albums. His later work, especially 'Human Being', do have more depth to the words. You can feel the work put in to produce these masterpieces. But for me, the first album will always reign - simply because it changed the way I listened to music.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Seal!
Brilliant album, play it all the time, Seal such a great singer!!! Hope to get more albums in the future.
Published 3 days ago by buirtilia pender
5.0 out of 5 stars
Memories are made of this
This was a signature CD for when we put a huge tent in the garden and invited all and sundry to come and relax with us. Read more
Published 4 months ago by jules
5.0 out of 5 stars
great album
great album, will be played for a hundred years. both 'Crazy' and 'Kiss for a rose' are iconic tracks of the decade.
Published 8 months ago by pip
5.0 out of 5 stars
i should have died back there....
the music videos , adamski, chart hits- crazy and killer, school exams, first kisses, motorbikes , girls, beer, camping under the stars with friends. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Darren Pritchard
4.0 out of 5 stars
some classic songs
this is definitely worth a buy. my fave song on it is "Show Me". the man is a realy good singer aswell! Read more
Published 17 months ago by Chris david james
5.0 out of 5 stars
Is this really 20 years old now?
20 years old and still outstanding. I would have given it 5 stars at the time of original release, and today the same, easily. Read more
Published 18 months ago by BD
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cutting-edge soul
Seal's debut, although a strange choice, was one of the first albums that I turned to on deciding that I wanted to expand my musical horizons. Read more
Published on 15 May 2010 by Mr. T. Dale
5.0 out of 5 stars
alive
I has been a very long time since any music has made me feel so alive: he is incredibly creative and exciting on this album. I had no idea...
Published on 12 May 2009 by C. Oldham
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply the best
What can I say - first heard this album back in 1993 and fell in love with it on first hearing . I have missed this album since (I lost it whilst moving in the late 90s) I recently... Read more
Published on 9 April 2009 by Gp Brignell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Standing the test of time
It's difficult to believe that I do still listen to this album. It's also difficult to believe just how long it's been since it's release - it sounds as fresh and vibrant (indeed... Read more
Published on 14 July 2008 by Matthew W. Jeans
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