Customer Reviews

Seal IV (W/Dvd) (Dlx)

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Although I've always liked Seal, this is actually the first album I picked up from him. I read a lot of reviews and most people are saying that his first two albums were his best ones. Maybe that's true, but that doesn't mean there aren't any gems to be found on his fourth album.

As usual, you'll find some nice ballads on here, like "Don't Make Me Wait", "Tinsel Town" and "Love's Divine". And the funky tracks are also good, as evidenced by the first single, "Waiting For You". Seal also does a good job of covering otherwise played-out subject matter, like the we-are-the-world song "Get It Together" and the keep-your-head-up song "Where There's Gold". Unfortunately, though, I can't say the same about "Let Me Roll", a rather silly attempt at a club-rocker.

I didn't really care for "Touch" either, but that's okay because songs like the laid back "Loneliest Star" will remind you why you picked this album up to begin with. And no offense, but I wonder if the reviewers that complained that Seal isn't getting any airplay in the States have ever heard of VH1. Anyway, Seal IV definitely gets the seal of approval.

Anthony Rupert

I am a huge fan of Seal's first 3 albums, so I rushed out to buy this one the minute it came out. What a disappointment!! Most of the songs sound like old remixes of Curtis Mayfield tunes. The only 2 with that eerie signature 'Seal' sound are 'heavenly' and 'tinsel town'. I'd say go to Itunes....listen to the songs...buy the tunes you like (if there are any) and call it a day.

Seal IV has many strong moments and it's worth owning,
but it's far his best work. Seal put the bar so high
with Human Being and 1994...pure genius...

I have been a big Seal fan ever since his first album came out. He became a household name with Seal II becuase its an amazingly deep and well produced album with great songwriting and vocal performances. Getting his single on the Batman soundtrack didnt hurt sales, either. When Seal III came out and was a commercial flop, I was not suprised. But poor sales dont mean an album is bad,just as big album sales dont necessarily mean a great album. Seal III is an artistic triumph. Some of the songs (ie No Easy Way)are utterly beautiful. Please give it a listen, readers. That being said, we come to the topic of the new album, Seal IV. I was waiting for something at least as good as Seal III, and hopeing for something even better. Like its predecessor it also appears to be a commercial letdown. I personally have not even listend to it many times. The reason for that is that I just can't stand hearing it for more than a few minutes at a time. There is one HUGE,GLARING PROBLEM with Seal IV. For me , that problem lies in the fact that Seal chose to Pitch Correct his voice on on this album, and it sticks out BIG TIME! Seal, I hope you read this review! Your voice shouldn't ever be tampered with in that way again! It takes the soul out of the vocal performances! I really am disappointed that you allowed that to happen. It sucks. The subtle pitch imperfections that are part of a natural vocal are GLARINGLY missing. You dont need to resort to such studio tricks. You're no amatuer. Dont follow that trend! Its a crappy trend. Its the type of trick that producers for film songs resort to when trying to get Eddie Murphy's "Donkey" to sing on pitch. Ah, the heights from which you have fallen. I pray that your next album wont suffer from such a blatent identity crisis. Your unique raspy voice is one of the things you are known and loved for. Why tamper with it? Please! I anxiously await Seal V!

Anyone who has a negative comment about Seal's new CD has "NO" ear for music! This is the best CD from him ever, the others were good, yes, but this one...EVERY song is totally awesome! You'll hear his creativeness expressed in every song. His voice reaches out to you with every song, every verse, every chorus. With this CD, he is a musical genius! I'm totally in love with this CD! Especially track #3 - Waiting for You! Oh, what can I say about this song...it's so lovely, it's a loving song, in fact, every one is a loving song. They all express love, emotion and your inner being. A suggestion to all of you - Go and buy this CD, no downloads! If you have a listening ear, an ear for great, real music, this is the one to buy! You won't be disappointed!

I like Seal. Some of his songs are very good. I had seen this and decided to pick it up because I'm a surround freak at the moment. I thought it was pretty good. Definitely solid 3 stars with some 4 star songs. I've given it 4 stars for the CD & DVD combo at (Now?) a great price. If you like Seal definitely recommended. I like the 5.1 - 3.5 stars OK but not Great. I mainly wrote this because of the poor rating this has. You'll regard it.