Human Again [Deluxe Edition]

Ingrid Michaelson | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 24, 2012)
• Original Release Date: 2012
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Deluxe Edition
• Label: Cabin 24/Mom+Pop
• ASIN: B0067UWF2S
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,286 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Fire

2. This Is War

3. Do It Now

4. I'm Through

5. Blood Brothers

6. Black and Blue

7. Ribbons

8. How We Love

9. Palm Of Your Hand

10. Ghost

11. In The Sea

12. Keep Warm

13. End Of The World

14. Live It With Love

15. Blood Brothers (Home Recording)

16. Ribbons (Home Recording)

17. End Of The World (Live From ASCAP Expo)

Editorial Reviews

Deluxe edition includes three bonus tracks. 2012 release, the fifth album from the singer/songwriter, the follow-up to 2009's Everybody. Produced by David Kahne, the tracks on Human Again are darker, impassioned songs that throw a wrench in Michaelson's reputation as the crafter of dainty love songs. The first single, 'Ghosts', finds Michaelson exploring a more mature sound. "The album is called Human Again because it's taken me a very long time to be happy," explains Michaelson. "The music on this album might surprise some people. I was really singing out, physically; I was writing about a really dark time in my life."

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 39 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Power. January 24, 2012

By Kaja Swensson

Format:Audio CD

Ingrid told us months ago that this album will be louder because she's growing up and she was a tad tired of being the sweet girl-y girl. This album is exactly what she warned us of, and she rocked it.

This album opens with the powerful 1. Fire, string-filled and stepping out of the boundaries. It reminds me a little of Viva La Vida by Coldplay.

2. This Is War, keeping her ukulele style a little with strong beats to it. "It's a wonder how I survived this war between your heart and mine." This is an enjoyable track, though it keeps an even level through out the song.

3. Do It Now, starting with a beat along with some strings followed by some beautiful harmonies. Ingrid's voice is very pure here, also versatile. It seems like an ordinary track, actually sounding similar to the one before it.

4. I'm Through, a beautiful track beginning with strings. She comes back to her piano here for the rest of the track. "I would rather feel the sting than to never had felt a thing." Ingrid's voice is pure and relaxing here. A nice violin solo takes the bridge to a dreamy place.

5. Blood Brothers, one of Ingrid's personal favourites. I'm getting a "Girls and Boys"(Ingrid's second album) vibe from this song. "We're all the same, under a different name. We're all blood brothers." This song is mostly acoustic guitar with occasional strings. It is powerful, yet keeping a sweet tone.

6. Black and Blue is real funk. Maybe a little Hip-Hop feel. This track really shows Ingrid's vocal abilities.

7. Ribbons starts with a nice acoustic chord progression and has some nice vocal harmonies. It's medium to fast paced and powerful enough to get you on your feet!

8. How We Love begins with acoustic guitar and the lyrics tell a love story. Ingrid's voice is very nice. Pure and sweet. This track is probably my personal favourite.

9. Palm Of Your Hand is an exciting and fast track. The exciting music with Ingrid's calmer voice adds so much to the song.

10. Ghost has some great music. Ingrid's voice seems a little nervous, though. I don't really understand why this track was chosen as the lead single... It's really only average.

11. In The Sea is filled with some powerful percussion. "Don't rescue me, I like the salt water sting/it feels so good to feel something." I like the meaning of this. Feeling something, even if it's pain.

12. Keep Warm starts off with some strings and some nice vocals. The verses and the chorus don't seem to go together though... This track reminds me of older music.

13. End of World is a perfect closing track. It is quite powerful with its strings and percussion.

Overall, I LOVE this album. Every artist needs a moment to step out of their boundaries, and Ingrid did this in a nice way.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Ingrid's music evolves, but still Ingrid January 25, 2012

By Paul A. Tarlow

Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase

The hardest thing for an any artist to do is to put out new work. If it is too much like the old work people complain that the artist is in a rut. If the work is too different then fans are put off. It is an incredibly tough line to walk and too many artists are content to turn out more-of-the-same to a slowly dwindling fan base.

Ingrid takes a risk with "Human Again" by putting out an album with a bigger sound than the girl-at-her-ukulele her fans are used to. There is more orchestration and more production and more going on.

With "Human Again" fans may have to evolve a little with Ingrid and open up to something that is a bit different than past work but is still distinctly Ingrid and completely wonderful.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars The Sum Of Its Parts January 26, 2012

By Hugheserton

Format:Audio CD

I just want to throw my two cents in here, basically for Ingrid's sake. While the occasional tune does feel a little overblown in terms of production, it's not any more so than previous efforts like Girls & Boys. The overall feel of this album is what wins me over. The melodies are mostly dead-on, the lyrics a mixed bag, but the four or five great songs are GREAT songs, flanked by genuinely good to decent tunes that aren't hard on the ears, even if they don't break new ground.

If you're not hooked right away, neither was I. Give it a couple listens if you're a fan of hers. I've only listened to three of Michaelson's albums - the aforementioned Girls & Boys and 2008's Be OK, and this one is my favorite so far. Very cohesive. Check it out.