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19/Apr NEW ALBUM THIS YEAR
No name yet (though it's currently being dubbed "6") or firm release date, but 2010 will see a new album. Announced as being released after the European tour (see below), Seal Tweeted that it'll land in September. More as it's revealed.

19/Apr EURO TOUR ANNOUNCED
Just confirmed is a far-reaching European tour. Not content with sticking to the western european countries, Seal will be taking a run around the bloc, visiting Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic. Italy, Spain, Portugal and France, amongst others, also get a visit. Curiosly, Germany and the UK don't get look-in <sob> Maybe we'll be treated to extended tours after the new album is out..? Tour Dates here

11/Nov NEW "HITS" ALBUM - EXTENDED "BEST"
November 30th (UK) & December 8th (US) see the release of a "refresh" to 2004's "Best" album. Encompassing all 18 years (so far) of Seal's career, the new compilation album includes all-time faves like "Kiss From A Rose" and "Future Love Paradise" with the addition of tracks from 2007's "System" and 2008's "Soul".

It doesn't stop there. Nope! There are a couple of new tracks top 'n tailing the album. First there's a cover of Ashford & Simpson's "I Am Your Man" - expect a single out about, erm, now (in the US, at least). Then there's Seal's rendition of the Sly & the Family Stone's "Thank You". A second double CD "Deluxe Edition" features, as with the "Best" 2CD set, more tracks and new medley from the "Soul" tour. Warner also reports a "Limited Edition" including a singel CD and DVD - no details just yet on the content, but it could be live stuff from the Soul tour.

I've seen retailers with track lists that differ from those supplied by Warner (and listed in FLP's Anthology) - still tracking their authenticity...

Click the tiny preview pic to see the full size cover art. Full album info and track details in the Anthology

27/Feb WORLD TOUR
Before I could get my lazy arse into gear and put the US tour dates up, along comes news of dates in the UK. Now full dates are listed here

06/Oct SEAL'S SOUL
Come November 11th Seal fans in the US will be able to pick up his latest album, "Soul". For anyone that loved his renditions of Hendrix's "Hey Joe" or Bowie's "Quicksand", "Soul" is Seal's delivers his take on a collection of long standing soul favourites - from Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come" to "If You Don't Know Me By Now" originally by Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. for full album info and track details, check out the Anthology. Details on rest of world release soon.

20/Mar SEAL VS. PAPARAZZI
I don't normally acknowledge this sort of rag tat - the kids don't need the encouragement. This time I'm just letting the urge.
Story goes, after dinner at LA's Madeo, Seal's with Heidi waiting for his ride, barricaded by paps. When one of the camera weilding horde ask for a handshake, he asserts that they're scum and he doesn't like what they do. Now the rags suggest the target is a fan, but to be honest, as a fan I wouldn't dream of sticking my phone or shakey hand cam in his face while asking for a handshake - that's just rude.
100% in character, the rags sensationalise the whole thing as Seal "ranting" and "flipping out". In fact, he was anything but that. Props! (or whatever it is them kids say)

12/Nov GIVE IN TO THE SYSTEM
Today marks the UK release of Seal's latest album, System.
Get out there (high street or interweb) and buy it now
Then phone up every radio station and ask why they're not playing "Amazing"
Our US cousins will have to wait 'til tomorrow (Nov 13) to get their hands & ears on the album. Bless.

26/Sep AMAZING! NEW SINGLE
It's here. Well, almost. Seal's debut track from his forthcoming album, System, was premiered on BBC Radio 1's Pete Tong show last Friday. Titled "Amazing!", the show featured the "Thin White Duke" remix. You can listen to the track here, or checkout the Pete Tong show, here - the track gets a played just over 6 minutes in.
The single is due for release on 23rd October in the US - no word yet on Europe, UK or RoW.
You can also check out the new single cover - just click on the image on the right for a larger version.

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21/Aug RELEASE DATE FOR "SYSTEM"
Mark it in your diary, set a reminder on your mobile/cell phone, write it on a wall - Seal's new album is scheduled for release on 20th November.

06/Jun NEW ALBUM FINISHED
In his blog, Seal has confirmed that his latest album is complete. Bearing the name "System" - a departure from the expected "Seal V" - the album can, according to Seal, "best be described as me 'returning to my roots' as it were. Some who've heard it say that it's a dance album."
Here's the track list;

1. If It's In My Mind, It's On My Face
2. Amazing!
3. Just Like Before
4. Loaded
5. Wedding Day
6. System
7. Silence
8. Living The Right Life
9. Rolling
10. Immaculate