Human Being (album)

Human Being
Studio album by
Released16 November 1998
Recorded1996–1998
StudioSarm West (London)
Genre
Length51:35
LabelWarner Bros.
ProducerTrevor Horn
Seal chronology
Seal
(1994)
Human Being
(1998)
Togetherland
(Unreleased)
Singles from Human Being
  1. "Human Beings"
    Released: 1998
  2. "Lost My Faith"
    Released: 1999
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
Entertainment WeeklyB+
Rolling Stone
The Rolling Stone Album Guide

Human Being is the third studio album by Seal, released in 1998. The title track was written about late rappers Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. Human Being received mixed reviews ranging from being panned for its overtly dark and moody feel, to being described in terms such as "pop perfection". The album failed to sell in the same way as his 1994 multi-platinum album, Seal. However, it is a fan favourite and was inspired by his then-girlfriend, Tyra Banks and their breakup.[citation needed]

A remix of "Lost My Faith" was featured over the closing credits of the 1999 film Entrapment, and the song's single release was accompanied by a music video in which Seal is integrated into scenes from the film alongside Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones.[citation needed]

The cover art for the album was shot by French fashion photographer Jean-Baptiste Mondino.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Human Beings"Seal4:47
2."State of Grace"
  • Seal
  • Chris Bruce
5:00
3."Latest Craze"4:28
4."Just Like You Said"
  • Seal
  • Bruce
4:17
5."Princess"Seal1:58
6."Lost My Faith"
  • Seal
  • Reggie Hamilton
4:38
7."Excerpt From"Seal3:04
8."When a Man Is Wrong"Seal4:21
9."Colour"Seal5:22
10."Still Love Remains"Seal5:54
11."No Easy Way"Seal4:48
12."Human Beings (Reprise)"Seal3:28
Total length:52:05

Personnel

Charts

Chart (1998) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA) 82
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria) 21
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) 25
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) 24
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) 14
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) 18
UK Albums (OCC) 44
US Billboard 200 22

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
New Zealand (RMNZ) Gold 7,500^
United Kingdom (BPI) Silver 60,000^
United States (RIAA) Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.



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