''Seal'' is the debut studio album by

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, released in 1991. It contains the singles " Crazy", " Future Love Paradise", "The Beginning", " Killer" and " Violet". The album debuted at number one in the UK and went on to win Best British Album at the 1992

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. Seal's following album, released in 1994, was also named ''

''. It is usually referred to as ''Seal II''. There are two versions of the album, with minor and major differences in three songs. The shorter version of "Wild" is more rock-based and heavy than the original. The shorter version of "Violet" contains no dialogue within the singing. Track lengths of both versions are given for each song affected. The only way to tell the difference is the CD Matrix; the Pre-Mix matrix is 903174557-2; the Remixed CD has the same Matrix but with .2 at the end (903174557-2.2). "Killer" is a re-recorded version of the UK number one single by

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, which also features Seal on vocals. Many of the songs (including various ZTT mixes) were featured in the

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1991 film ''Groove Requiem in the Key of Ski''. Later Seal tracks appeared in other Stump films as well. The track "Killer" was also featured on the American crime series '' Homicide: Life on the Street'' and was included on the 2-disc soundtrack album.

Track listing

All lyrics and music written by Seal, except where noted. # " The Beginning" (Seal,

Guy Sigsworth Guy Sigsworth is an English record producer and songwriter. During his career, he has worked with many artists, including Seal, Björk, Goldie, Madonna, Britney Spears, Kate Havnevik, Imogen Heap, Bebel Gilberto, Mozez, David Sylvian, Alanis M ...

) – 5:40 # "Deep Water" – 5:56 # " Crazy" (Seal, Sigsworth) – 4:47 or 5:57 # " Killer" ( Adam Tinley, Seal) – 6:22 # "Whirlpool" – 3:56 or 3:51 # " Future Love Paradise" – 4:20 # "Wild" (Seal, Sigsworth) – 5:19 or 5:28 # "Show Me" – 5:59 # " Violet" (Seal, Sigsworth) – 8:06 or 8:31

Personnel

*Seal – vocals *Richard Cottle, Mars Lasar,

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Jamie Muhoberac Benjamin Edward "Jamie" Muhoberac is an American session keyboardist with numerous credits. He is best known for his work with Seal and Was (Not Was). Biography Muhoberac has worked with acts including The All-American Rejects, Fleetwood Mac, B ...

– keyboards/sampling *Gus Isidore, Randall Jacobs,

Chester Kamen Chester Kamen (born in Hackney, London) is an English session guitarist, whose work has included performing with Paul McCartney, Bryan Ferry, Bob Geldof, Madonna, Duran Duran, Robbie Williams, Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Seal, Massive Attack, Ki ...

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, Kenji Suzuki,

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– guitars *Chrissy Shefts – all guitars ("Crazy")About Chrissy Shefts
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, Steve Pearce,

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– bass guitar *

Curt Bisquera Curt "Kirkee B." Bisquera is an American drummer known for his extensive work as a touring and session musician. Biography Bisquera has worked with Johnny Cash, Josh Groban, Mick Jagger, Seal, Sarah McLachlan, Elton John, Johnny Hallyday an ...

, Denny Fongheiser, John Robinson, Keith LeBlanc – drums * Paulinho da Costa, Andy Duncan, Luís Jardim – percussion *Gary Maughan –

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*Gota Yashiki – drums, percussion, bass guitar *Ian Morrow – keyboard and drum programming *

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– backing vocals *Robin Hancock – programming *

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– string arrangements *Richard Croft – cover photography

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

{{Authority control Seal (musician) albums 1991 debut albums Sire Records albums Brit Award for British Album of the Year Albums produced by Trevor Horn ZTT Records albums Warner Music Group albums