Soul – Seal
Warner Bros
Produced by Grammy Award-winning David Foster, Soul finds adult contemporary crooner Seal covering some of the most timeless hits in the soul canon. Ranging from stirring anthems (“A Change Is Gonna Come,” “People Get Ready”) to sensuous, slow-burning quiet storm (“I’ve Been Loving You Too Long,” “Here I Am (Come and Take Me),” Seal’s smooth-yet-passionate vocals are always in top form; even if the songs that he’s picked here are virtually impossible to cover. Those who hoped to hear a few surprises from the vocalist may be disappointed, but for those who just love to hear Seal sing, this album will be a sonic treat. –dusty culpepper