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If Rod Stewart's ongoing sense of musical curiosity was confirmed by his surprising collection of 1990s rock covers (When We Were the New Boys), Human seems more bent on career reinforcement. Helmed by executive producer Rob Dickins, a lineup of production pros (including Mark Taylor and Brian Rawlings, the team behind Cher's Believe) keeps the sound polished, yet warm and spacious. Stewart takes on a mature, reflective slate of songs by an array of contemporary writers (including Macy Gray) and a strong cover of Curtis Mayfield's "It Was Love That We Needed". The album also features a handful of guest stars (including guitarists Slash and Mark Knopfler) and a surprising, playful duet with contemporary stylist/Dickins protégé Helicopter Girl on "Don't Come Around Here". Human proves, once again, that Rod Stewart may yet have the last laugh on those who have accused him of selling out one of rock's great vocal talents. --Jerry McCulley
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It has been 2 years since we have heard from old gravel throat but it has been worth it.The first track smitten sets you up for a great album,he then goes on to cover an old late 70's number if I had you which is followed on by charlie parker loves you. This sounds like a theme song to a T.V. programme.My favourite track on the album has to be track 9 'to be with you' superb its funny to see Rod doing an album with none of his own work on it, nevertheless it is still a brill album hope there is a tour to follow. What do you think?
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I started to listen to Rod Stewart in the late 60s, he just gets better and better. Now singing what he wants how he wants, the voice not as harsh as it used to be has mellowed as he's got older. Long may he continue.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Rod updates his sound (and his look) on his first album since the excellent "When We Were The New Boys". Let's start of by saying it's not as good as the old stuff, but then should we expect it to be? Stewart has been with us since at least 1970, and his position as Britain's best rock/soul vocalist is secured. Anything great he's produced since 1976 has to be considered a bonus. What you got with his 80's albums was one or two great rockers or ballads amongst the 80's "pap". Thankfully, these days he's taking a more intelligent approach - or maybe his producers are. "Human", taken with the '90's albums, "Vagabond Heart", "Spanner in the Works" and "New Boys", represents a huge move forward, and shows him growing old gracefully. What you'll hear is AOR, soul and RnB. Nothing objectionable, nothing daring, just pure slabs of that great voice over competent playing and confortable arrangements. And that great voice is always enough! Buy it, sit back and enjoy it, but if you want ground-braking stuff, look elsewhere.
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One of my all time favourite albums
This is an album I keep returning to again and again. It is so smooth and enjoyable and with so much musicality that I never get tired of it. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Ingrid
EXCELLENT
I listened to 8 songs ..... and I loved all of them. I have purchased almost all of Rod's albums and he has never ever dissapointed me, I love all of his songs. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2001 by ahsens@turk.net
upbeat rodney to rule the roost?
i,ve been listening to a pre copy of this c.d.and,after over 30 years of listening to rod,this is pretty damn good! Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2000
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