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.[1] Human Being received mixed reviews ranging from being panned for its overtly dark and moody feel,[3] to being described in terms such as "pop perfection".[1] 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]
Human Being | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 16 November 1998 | |||
Recorded | 1996–1998 | |||
Studio | Sarm West (London) | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 51:35 | |||
Label | Warner Bros. | |||
Producer | Trevor Horn | |||
Seal chronology | ||||
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Singles from Human Being | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
Entertainment Weekly | B+[2] |
Rolling Stone | [3] |
The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [4] |
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.[5]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Human Beings" | Seal | 4:47 |
2. | "State of Grace" |
| 5:00 |
3. | "Latest Craze" |
| 4:28 |
4. | "Just Like You Said" |
| 4:17 |
5. | "Princess" | Seal | 1:58 |
6. | "Lost My Faith" |
| 4:38 |
7. | "Excerpt From" | Seal | 3:04 |
8. | "When a Man Is Wrong" | Seal | 4:21 |
9. | "Colour" | Seal | 5:22 |
10. | "Still Love Remains" | Seal | 5:54 |
11. | "No Easy Way" | Seal | 4:48 |
12. | "Human Beings (Reprise)" | Seal | 3:28 |
Total length: | 52:05 |
Chart (1998) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums (ARIA)[6] | 82 |
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[7] | 21 |
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[8] | 25 |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[9] | 24 |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[10] | 14 |
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[11] | 18 |
UK Albums (OCC)[12] | 44 |
US Billboard 200[13] | 22 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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New Zealand (RMNZ)[14] | Gold | 7,500^ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[15] | Silver | 60,000^ |
United States (RIAA)[16] | Gold | 500,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |