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Kiss From a Rose

Seal · 1994

37 min · 7 tracks · contemporary R&B

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Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental
61 /100
Treeline
Higher than 71% of albums we've rated

The single blends orchestral pop and soul with haunting vocals, showcasing strong composition and distinctiveness.

What we noticed

  • The title track features a gradual build-up with orchestral strings that swell alongside Seal's layered vocals, creating an emotional crescendo.
  • The instrumental version of 'Kiss From a Rose' showcases the lush arrangement without vocals, allowing the orchestration to take center stage.
  • The second track presents a slightly extended mix of the title track, emphasizing different instrumental elements and transitions.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Kiss From a Rose (Kicks From a Rhodes) 6:48
  • 2 The Wind Cries Mary 4:01
  • 3 Kiss From a Rose (Kicks From a Rhodes instrumental) 6:50
  • 4 Blues in 'E' 3:47
  • 5 I'm Alive (Son of Bontempi) 7:38
  • 6 Crazy (acoustic version) 3:35
  • 7 Kiss From a Rose 4:48

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Reference: MusicBrainz