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The 10 songs are all strong, and placed in an order that creates an emotional arc, like a real--what's that word again?--album.
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For most of System, the indefatigable drum thumps and whizzing keyboard tones prevent Seal from getting too vaporous, while all his yearning comes through.
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His dance-pop tunes are surprisingly fresh and emotionally meaty, without a hint of complacency.
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A brave, if samey, affair, System is undoubtedly sincere.
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His leisurely seduction ballads get the job done on System, but not since his debut has he gone for such a dance-friendly club sound.
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Despite the album having a bit of a different texture than his past couple, it’s still atmospheric and soothing.
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Entertainment WeeklyEven when System's rigid tempos grow tedious, its words still move you. [16 Nov 2007, p.78]