Soul 2
Seal · 2011
43 min · 11 tracks · contemporary R&B
Soulful renditions of classic tracks blend Seal's rich vocals with lush arrangements, honoring the timeless essence of R&B and soul.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wishing on a Star Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Let's Stay Together — Seal's rendition brings a fresh yet respectful interpretation to this iconic love song, highlighting his emotive vocal delivery amidst rich instrumentation.
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What's Going On — This cover resonates deeply with listeners as Seal infuses Marvin Gaye's classic with contemporary relevance, while preserving its original message of peace and love.
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Ooh Baby Baby — Seal’s version showcases his ability to convey vulnerability through his voice, making it a standout track that captures the essence of longing and tenderness.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid arrangements and performances but lacks significant innovation or depth.
What we noticed
- Each track features a prominent orchestral arrangement, with strings and horns supporting Seal's vocal lines throughout.
- The album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, with only slight variations in tempo across the eleven tracks.
- Seal's interpretations often include subtle changes to melody and phrasing, giving familiar songs a fresh feel while retaining their essence.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent listening experience
- emotional and reflective journeys
- soulful background ambiance
- long, immersive listening sessions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases Seal's continued vitality and appeal in a later stage of his career.
- Career context
- By the time 'Soul 2' was released in 2011, Seal was a well-established artist, known for his smooth blend of soul and pop. This album followed the success of 'Seal IV' and showcased his continued commitment to revisiting and reinterpreting classic soulful songs, further solidifying his position within the R&B genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sade· Maxwell· Lana Del Rey
Tracklist
- 1 Wishing on a Star Start here 4:14
- 2 Love T.K.O. 5:38
- 3 Ooh Baby Baby 3:02
- 4 Let’s Stay Together 3:42
- 5 What’s Going On 4:27
- 6 Love Don’t Live Here Anymore 4:11
- 7 Back Stabbers 3:36
- 8 I’ll Be Around 3:16
- 9 Love Won’t Let Me Wait 4:24
- 10 Lean on Me 3:27
- 11 Oh Girl 3:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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