Seal IV

Posted by: FE on 21 October 2004

I've had the Seal cd for some time, but never given it a good listen. So, having bought new speakers, Shahinian Compass, it was time too sit down and listen to some music. This time Seal went in my CDX and.......... that CD is just greaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat

Posted on: 21 October 2004 by Mike Hanson

It's not too bad, although I still prefer his 2nd, followed by his 1st. My biggest disappointment is #3, mostly because of the terrible production.

-=> Mike Hanson <=-

Posted on: 21 October 2004 by Fisbey

Mmmmmmm nice speakers, lovely.

Posted on: 21 October 2004 by Peter Litwack

I agree with you, FE. I really like Seal IV - beautiful songs, great singing - "Loneliest Star" is my favorite tune, although the whole album is great. The opening reminds me a bit of "What's Goin' On". I listen to this album way more than I ever did No. 2.

Posted on: 26 October 2004 by Mike Hanson

quote:
Originally posted by fer007:
what was in the producer´s mind in the III ?

Just like the others, it was Trevor Horn, and he doesn't tend to "screw up". I suspect that Seal wanted his voice to be featured (and the voice is somewhat passable). With the supporting instruments, I suspect that Seal demanded a "warm, fuzzy and intimate" sound. Unfortunately, the effects that they used (a bunch of pillows?!?) sapped EVERYTHING out of the performance.

-=> Mike Hanson <=-