♫ [ALBUM REVIEW] Brandy – “Human”

December 4, 2008 by GOT Staff

Brandy will release her fifth studio album, “Human,” on Tuesday, December 9th 2008. This is her first project on her new home label Epic Records. The “Afrodisiac” singer left Atlantic Records back in 2005. After all the drama that occurred in her personal life in recent years, Brandy wants us to know that she is just ‘human.’ The album has critics on edge waiting days before the release to critique audiences of Brandy’s revival.

LISTEN: BRANDY – FALL

Brandy opens up the album with a self expression moment.  So, what is being human all about?  Brandy stated,  “Having the freedom to be yourself.“  Clearly, she’s making sure this album is an emotional journey.  The track instantly slams. “The Definition” sets the tone about self-discovery and inspiring yourself.   Instantly, your going to lose yourself within the music as the song makes the transition to “Warm It Up (With Love).”  The track lacks but for some reason it’s still so potent.

LISTEN: BRANDY – A CAPELLA

Tracks that are just amazing on the album are the following: “Camouflage,”  “Human,”  “Shattered Heart,” “Torn Down,” “True,” “Fall,” and everyones personal favorite “A Capella.”  Everyone’s personal favorite, “A Capella,” she delivers her sultry and amazing ad libs that everyone loves.  Nobody does ad libs like Brandy.  This album in its totality is the epitome of a solid project.  This is the album Beyonce attempted to achieve with “I Am,” part of her deluxe suite album, but failed to deliver.

LISTEN: BRANDY – CAMOUFLAGE

Overall, the album is a beautiful collection of songs that take you through an emotional, spiritual, and evolutionary process as a whole human being. This album is a great re-introduction for Brandy, however,  it’s not quite enough to bring her back blazing on the charts. Yet, it still doesn’t stop the fact that this album is beautifully constructed.  That’s more than enough of a reason for her to be proud of herself. Well done, Brandy.

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  • Marc

    I agree this album is amazing. I disagree that it isn’t good enough to put her back on top of the charts. More than HALF of the songs on here can be singles it is that good. You can’t say the same about Beyonce’s album. Also, Camouflage, Warm it Up, and Definition have a very good chance of getting her on the top of the billboard 100. Camouflage is amazing.

  • http://withsense.org humberto

    I dont understand that competition between the two albums (I AM and HUMAN), we dont need to treat the things like this. Two different albums, two different concepts.
    I liked Warm It Up a lot.

  • Brittany=AQUARIUS

    I agree it is such a beautiful album,
    IM in LOVE. She has perfect timing for me, her album is exactly what we need, next to I Am…….Sasha Fierce, a little more inspiration, but I would have to say Human is musically inclined with not only a one gender crowd.
    These two girls over the years will amaze us with their intelligence through music,
    hopefully these beautiful girls, Aquarius + Vigro, can bring that Peace through their music, making a total transformation in this world, young people in this day and time rely on muisc for some type of tranquility.
    So OPEN UP YOUR EARS AND LISTEN, FOR THERE IS HOPE

  • http://myspace.com/naiaproductions Benaiah

    I love this album…this is one of four albums I have purchased this year that I can listen to from track #1 to the end and then just let it start over. It has not left my car stereo since I got it. I get lost in this album. I was on the way to work today and listening to “Torn Down” and completely missed the turn to my office building…lol.

    Brittany=AQUARIUS raised a point that I hadn’t even considered. Now this is not a comparison, because I feel that Brandy and Beyonce are both amazing in their own right. And like I said, Brittany=AQUARIUS mentioned that Beyonce’s album is a little more geared toward females…like “Diva” for example is totally lost on me. But Brandy’s message does speak to a broader audience, whether they’re listening or not.

    This album, though all of the songs can stand alone in my opinion, is so thorough and cohesive. It was very well done. Good job, Brandy.