Label: ZTT
Catalog#: 9031-74557-2
Format: CD, Album
Country: UK
Released: 20 May 1991
Genre: Electronic
Style: Downtempo, Synth-pop


Credits: Engineer - Gregg Jackman, Ren Swan, Robin Hancock, Steve MacMillian, Tim Weidner, Tony Phillips
Engineer [Assistant] - Richard Lowe, Steve Fitzmaurice
Mixed By - Brian Malouf, Robin Hancock, Steve MacMillan, Tim Weidner, Tony Phillips
Performer [Musician] - Andy Duncan, Bruce Woolley, Chester Kamen, Chrissie Schefts, Curt Bisquera, Denny Fongheiser, Doug Wimbish, Gary Maughn, Gota Yashiki, Guy Isidore, Guy Sigsworth, Ian Morrow, Jamie Muhoberac, John Robinson, Keith Le Blanc, Kenji Suzuki, Luis Jardim, Maria Vidale, Mark Mancina, Mars Lasar, Paulinho Da Costa, Randall Jacobs, Richard Cottle, Robin Hancock, Steve Pearce, Trevor Horn, Trevor Rabin
Producer - Trevor Horn
Written-By - Sigsworth (tracks: 1, 7, 9), Seal


Reviews: If there is one word to describe Seal it is: talent. This man does everything. He sings, writes, composes and plays on this album. Add in that he has one of the best male voices in the music industry, and you have winner. Seal doesn't waste any time proving this on his self-titled album. Every song on here is incredibly rich in sound and taste. The music flows as if the whole thing was done effortlessly.

"Crazy" received a lot of airplay, and is the easiest song to recognize with Seal's powerful vocals, strong beat, and wah-wah rhythm guitar. If it is the highpoint of the album, you don't have to go down very far to reach the other great songs. "Deep Water" is another strong performance. Seal sings over an acoustic guitar rhythm, with some slide soloing. "Whirlpool" is another acoustic bit with guitar and piano that focuses mostly on his voice. "The Beginning" and "Killer" have a dance flavor to them with the driving beat. All very good cuts.

This album is nothing more than a showcase for Seal's talent, especially his voice. His voice is smooth, yet powerful, and he is able to use it well.

Tracklisting:
1. The Beginning (5:40)
2. Deep Water (5:56)
3. Crazy (4:47)
4. Killer (6:21)
Written-By - Tinley
5. Whirlpool (3:51)
6. Future Love Paradise (4:19)
7. Wild (5:19)
8. Show Me (5:59)
9. Violet (8:06)

URL - R.K. Frimen