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Standards

Seal · 2017

42 min · 11 tracks · contemporary R&B · house · soul

Seal's lush baritone intertwines with classic jazz standards, evoking nostalgia through contemporary arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic evening reflections
  • intimate listening experiences
  • smooth, soothing background ambiance
  • emotional storytelling through vocals

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Standards' was released in 2017, Seal had transitioned from pop and soul superstar to an artist exploring the timelessness of jazz. This album marked his foray into reinterpreting jazz standards, following a decade marked by his previous releases and a return to his musical roots after years of personal and professional challenges.
Stylistic neighbors
Sade· Maxwell· Lana Del Rey

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Luck Be a Lady 4:36
  • 2 Autumn Leaves 2:56
  • 3 I Put a Spell on You 2:56
  • 4 They Can’t Take That Away From Me 3:16
  • 5 Anyone Who Knows What Love Is 4:32
  • 6 Love for Sale 3:46
  • 7 My Funny Valentine 4:33
  • 8 I’ve Got You Under My Skin 3:14
  • 9 Smile 4:31
  • 10 I’m Beginning to See the Light 3:06
  • 11 It Was a Very Good Year 4:42

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