SealRevisited

Seal IV Album

Overall, a good album, but just a little short of excellent compare to the last three opus. Starting with the less than great, Seal definitely seems to be shooting for commercial success with songs like My Vision, Waiting For You and Love's Divine. All good, catchy songs, but perhaps a little shallow. There's not much under the surface of these songs like singles in the past. Nevertheless, they are all fine additions to Seal's catalogue and it's hard to imagine fans disliking the songs, and hopefully they will garner some new converts. Tinsel Town is another fine song. Let Me Roll is a little bit to much for me, the bridge of this song just lacks of creativity. This one sees Seal trying to sound hard and hip, and it just doesn't work for me.

Touch was touted as another Violet by Seal himself. Not even close. Violet is still something extra special these days. Touch is a great song, but it just doesn't ring as deeply as Violet. Get It Together is an excellent dance song. It's really irresistible, although I tend to agree with some others that the lyrics are a bit trite. Where There's Gold sees Seal hitting a reggae beat, and he does it very nicely without being too obvious. The rap towards the end of the song is fantastic and makes this one special. It's not rap, as in rap music, its a "rap" in a smooth, reggae style that Seal executes perfectly. Heavenly is a classic Seal song, it's really something that only he can do. Danceable and deep is something that Seal manages to combine better than anyone and this is a perfect example. Loneliest Star is a mid tempo ballad that is catchy and always a pleasant listen. Get It Together Reprise is another fine addition in what has become a tradition on Seal albums of ending with a short re-working of what is considered the lead song on each album. I always enjoy these songs as they are packed with emotion in a short burst. This one is no exception.

Again,easily listenable. With the exception of Let Me Roll, you can put Seal IV on and listen the whole way through and be thoroughly satisfied. It doesn't break new ground, but it doesn't need to. Perhaps there's a little bit of settling in by Seal, but "ordinary" Seal is still better than what's currently available.