7 (Seal album)
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7 (Seal album)
7 is the ninth studio album by British soul and R&B singer-songwriter Seal. The album was released on 6 November 2015 by Warner Bros. Records. Its title comes from being the seventh album of original songs, his first since Seal 6: Commitment (2010).-Wikipedia
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POP Magazine
One thing is for sure when it comes to the album 7: it is quintessentially Seal.
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SF Gate
. . . the music here echoes many of Seal’s greatest musical triumphs, from the luminous disco of “Life on the Dancefloor” to the knees-on-the-ground ballad “Daylight Saving.” After years of cruising in autopilot, to hear him bounce back with a song as exciting as “Monascow” makes all the romantic travails worth it.
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The Guardian
It’s not that the songs themselves are all bad – Life on the Dancefloor miraculously bridges the gulf between pop-house and Radiohead – rather that it’s hard to see what purpose they serve in 2015.
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The Irish Times
Whether he’s singing about old heartache (The Big Love Has Gone) or newfound passion (Life on the Dancefloor), he’s convincing. You could certainly call it a triumphant comeback.
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Napster
Sweet heartache remains his specialty, and his pain is on fine display throughout 7.
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Evening Standard
'bares his soul like never before' After nine albums (seven self-penned, hence this album’s title), Seal’s rich, luxurious voice remains a reliable thing of wonder.
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AllMusic
. . . it's clear that the singer and Horn aimed, as they always have, for broad appeal; just about anyone can connect with the pain and elation they relate. They've stuck to the approach that has made them a successful duo since "Crazy," all the way down to the dark synthesized undercurrents. The spirit of Seal 7 proves that they had no reason to change course.
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Blissfully Domestic
. . . all the emotions of love are alive in his new album. The music is filled with everything that defines love – hope, sadness, excitement, chance and more. Its great music.
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Stuff
Despite being new, it sounds like a greatest hits album – the only real reaction songs like Do You Ever and Half a Heart really evoke is to tune out. Which sounds harsh, but there's nothing really there to keep attention.
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On The Move
To tie this album, Seal has decided to add a touch of electro with the title 'Padded Cell'. An unforgettable voice, touching songs and obviously Seal's artistic leg make this comeback a real success.
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Eccentric Eclectic Woman
This album is passionate, deep, profound, and sincere. Seal soulfully sings about the emotion love in multiple different ways that I believe are very identifiable with its listeners. The feelings in this album are really strong and the connection is very deep.
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Kurrent Music
It is not a consistently great album, nor is the Seal’s best work – there are tracks that are signature Seal and then there are tracks that are fresh and clear evidence of exploration of new sounds. Which is great, but that means there are hits and misses like there is with every experiment! But, you see this is what makes artists like him special – the ability and will to push boundaries.
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South China Morning Post
While the ninth album from British R&B star Seal comes cunning titled as 7 (it’s actually his seventh album of self-penned tunes), it doesn’t take an IQ much greater in number, to second guess what to expect from these 11 new tracks. . . . so unsurprisingly it’s emotionally heavy and far from upbeat.
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Real Mom of SFV
It is a true return to form which makes total sense since Seal is teaming up again with Trevor Horn, . . . . I can honestly say that this album is going to be added to my rotation of Seal songs.
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Cindy's Love Of Books
I really enjoyed listening to 7. Each song is different from the next but the theme to each song is LOVE. Its like each song is at various stages of the love phase.
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Reviews She Rote
All the songs are beautifully made and arranged. With Trevor Horn and Seal working together to deliver excellent music.
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The Press
His voice hasn't changed,and his music hasn't moved on much in the last 12 years, but 7 is a welcome return from a unique artist.
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Review Corner
His voice is still enchanting and the poppy soul at which he specialises is fresher than a crisp £20 note straight off a forger’s press. Lots of harmony, tight beats, Seal’s voice and that musical crispness . . . . It is, however, very forgettable. It’s good while it’s playing but there’s zero danger of an earworm.
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Reviews by Cole
I’m not sold on most of the singles from 7, and I think Seal and his team need to consider some of the peppier songs to draw in new fans. There’s only so much sadness that listeners can take, which may very well be the downfall of this album, which does offer some solid tracks.
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ABC News
“7” is still a highly enjoyable piece of work from a skilled vocalist. Is it a classic? No, but it holds the line and it has enough small surprises to carry it through. Someday, I hope Seal takes a few more momentary steps out of his comfort zone.
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