Release date: 19-11-2007 (orginally from 1991)

2007 Vinyl LP Edition, pressing on Trasparent Red Vinyl. A classic metal album from the early 90's possibly by the most important death metal band, in Goldfold sleeve.

Death is definitely the most respected and groundbreaking bands to have ever existed, and this album, "Human", signifies yet another chapter of this legendary band. First off, we have the man who made this band (and may he ever R.I.P.), Chuck Schuldiner. This man executes some of the best guitar melodies and standout vocals in the death metal scene. No wonder he was the only standing member of the band. The lyrical content is sophisticated and some of the greatest to ever come out. It doesn't focus on blood and gore anymore like their 80's material, but rather focusing on society and spiritual ways. The other members show their definite talent on this album, with Cynic drummer Sean Reinert behind the kit and delivering some excellent beats, Scott Carino behind bass, and yet another Cynic member, Paul Masvidal, behind the guitars. Every song is memorable and worth your time, especially "Together As One", "Lack of Comprehension", and the instrumental piece "Cosmic Sea".

Tracks:
01. Flattening Of Emotions 
02. Suicide Machine 
03. Together As One 
04. Secret Face 
05. Lack Of Comprehension 
06. See Through Dreams 
07. Cosmic Sea 
08. Vacant Planets 

This album is a must, whether you are into ANY kind of metal, or even into musical talent. Death is proof that death metal is still a rising and spirited force.

When Human was released back in 1991 it challenged all misconceptions and stereotypes people had about what death metal was supposed to sound like. This album proved that death metal could be technical, innovative, and most of all, intelligent. Don't let the muddy production deter you from this album. On Human, main axe-man Chuck Schuldiner, rhythm and lead guitarist Paul Masvidal, bassist Steve DiGiorgio, and drummer Sean Reinhart unleash a fury of death metal riffage, double-bass work, and masterful guitar solos. They unleash this to devastating effect on the listener. I won't go into a track-by-track review but I will describe the opening track Flattening of Emotions, which is among my favorite Death songs. It slowly fades in with some quick double-bass work and drumming by the terrific Sean Reinhart, then Chuck and Paul play some very ominous sounding riffs, and finally a torrent of pummeling tremolo-picked riffs assault the listener. At 1 min and 22 seconds there is one of the coolest and heaviest riffs I've ever heard. Two very sweet solos by Chuck and Paul make this track an absolute gem. The great part about this album and all Death albums in general is that Chuck wrote all the music himself, which is a testament to his great musical talent. Another great part is that the awesome Steve DiGiorgio is the bassist so it automatically scores in the points department with me. Fortunately, his talents would be better utilized on Individual Thought Patterns, the subsequent Death album. -Amazom.com Extreme music fan