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Soul

by Seal

Released: November 10, 2008

Soul, R&B

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

"Soul" is the sixth studio album by British singer Seal, released on November 10, 2008. The tracklist features Seal's interpretations of songs made famous by soul legends such as Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, and Al Green, among others. The release of Soul marked Seal's tribute to the great soul music of the past, offering his distinct vocal style and emotional depth to these beloved classics.

Inside the Recording

The album, produced by David Foster and co-produced, engineered, and mixed by Jochem van der Saag, consists of cover versions of eleven classic soul songs.

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It further cemented Seal's reputation as a versatile…

It further cemented Seal's reputation as a versatile artist capable of tackling a wide range of musical genres, from pop and rock to the rich tradition of soul music.

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Reception

The album was well-received commercially, charting within the top 10 in twelve countries. In the United Kingdom, it reached number twelve on the album charts, and by January 2012, it had sold 419,841 copies in the UK. In the United States, Soul peaked at number thirteen on the Billboard 200 and went on to sell 547,000 copies in the country.

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The Complete Album Story

"Soul" is the sixth studio album by British singer Seal, released on November 10, 2008. The album, produced by David Foster and co-produced, engineered, and mixed by Jochem van der Saag, consists of cover versions of eleven classic soul songs. The tracklist features Seal's interpretations of songs made famous by soul legends such as Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, and Al Green, among others.

The release of Soul marked Seal's tribute to the great soul music of the past, offering his distinct vocal style and emotional depth to these beloved classics. It further cemented Seal's reputation as a versatile artist capable of tackling a wide range of musical genres, from pop and rock to the rich tradition of soul music.