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Richard Ashcroft is a deeply inquisitive man, probably too much for his own good. His regimen of frequently questioning God and overanalyzing the theories of love naturally work for him, so the design of Human Conditions isn't any different from what he's done before. But that's not necessarily a bad thing, either. Human Conditions is, in a literal sense, Ashcroft's sonic bible of beautifully crafted melodies and lyrical mysticism. The warm, honeyed tones of a hushing brass section and string arrangements set the mood on album-opener "Check the Meaning." A battle of search and fight is realized almost immediately. God is female and Ashcroft's lyrical character struggles with trust. Sweeping acoustic guitars drive the lilting paranoia of "Buy It in Bottles" and "God in the Numbers," but the bluesy feel of "Bright Lights" is much more gritty. Ashcroft might be a bit preoccupied with finding a good life, but who isn't? He's playful in presentation and actually pretty sweet when it comes to delivering a pop hook. "Nature Is the Law," which features harmonies from Beach Boy Brian Wilson, is a testament of that. Whereas Alone With Everybody was lush in emotion but musically over-produced, Human Conditions stays within the boundaries. It's a decent second album and longtime Verve enthusiasts should leave it at that.
© MacKenzie Wilson /TiVo
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Gavyn Wright, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - London Session Orchestra, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Kate Radley, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Sidelnyk, Drum Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Tony Cousins, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Richard Ashcroft, Composer, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Chris Potter, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Damon Iddins, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Lawrence, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Wil Malone, Conductor, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Chuck Leavell, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Grady, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - TALVIN SINGH, Drum, Unknown, Other, AssociatedPerformer - Dom Morley, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Rico Petrillo, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Richard Robson, Programmer - Pete Salisbury, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Martyn Campbell, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Phillipe Rose, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Hippy, Editor, StudioPersonnel - Rex Sargeant, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Aidey Dessent, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 2002 Richard Ashcroft under exclusive licence to Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2002 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2002 Virgin Records Limited
Gavyn Wright, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - London Session Orchestra, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Sidelnyk, Drum Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Tony Cousins, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Richard Ashcroft, Composer, Producer, Guitar, Percussion, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Potter, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Damon Iddins, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Lawrence, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Wil Malone, Conductor, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Chuck Leavell, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Grady, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Dom Morley, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Rico Petrillo, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Craig Wagstaff, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Robson, Programmer - Pete Salisbury, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Martyn Campbell, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Phillipe Rose, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Hippy, Editor, StudioPersonnel - Rex Sargeant, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Aidey Dessent, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 2002 Richard Ashcroft under exclusive licence to Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2002 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2002 Virgin Records Limited
Gavyn Wright, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - London Session Orchestra, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Sidelnyk, Drum Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Tony Cousins, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Richard Ashcroft, Composer, Producer, Guitar, Piano, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Potter, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Damon Iddins, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Lawrence, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Wil Malone, Conductor, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Grady, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - London Community Gospel Choir, Choir - TALVIN SINGH, Tabla, AssociatedPerformer - Dom Morley, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Rico Petrillo, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Richard Robson, Programmer - Pete Salisbury, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Martyn Campbell, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Phillipe Rose, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Hippy, Editor, StudioPersonnel - Rex Sargeant, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Aidey Dessent, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 2002 Richard Ashcroft under exclusive licence to Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2002 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2002 Virgin Records Limited
Gavyn Wright, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - London Session Orchestra, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Kate Radley, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Sidelnyk, Drum Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Tony Cousins, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Richard Ashcroft, Composer, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Potter, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Damon Iddins, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Lawrence, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Wil Malone, Conductor, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Grady, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - London Community Gospel Choir, Choir - Dom Morley, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Rico Petrillo, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Craig Wagstaff, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Robson, Programmer - Pete Salisbury, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Martyn Campbell, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Phillipe Rose, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Hippy, Editor, StudioPersonnel - Rex Sargeant, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Aidey Dessent, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 2002 Richard Ashcroft under exclusive licence to Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2002 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2002 Virgin Records Limited
Gavyn Wright, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - London Session Orchestra, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Kate Radley, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Sidelnyk, Drum Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Tony Cousins, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Richard Ashcroft, Composer, Producer, Guitar, Keyboards, Percussion, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Potter, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Damon Iddins, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Lawrence, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Wil Malone, Conductor, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Grady, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - London Community Gospel Choir, Choir - Dom Morley, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Rico Petrillo, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jim Hunt, Flute, AssociatedPerformer - Craig Wagstaff, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Robson, Programmer - Pete Salisbury, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Martyn Campbell, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Phillipe Rose, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Hippy, Editor, StudioPersonnel - Rex Sargeant, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Aidey Dessent, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 2002 Richard Ashcroft under exclusive licence to Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2002 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2002 Virgin Records Limited
Gavyn Wright, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - London Session Orchestra, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Sidelnyk, Drum Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Tony Cousins, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Richard Ashcroft, Composer, Producer, Guitar, Organ, Percussion, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Potter, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Damon Iddins, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Lawrence, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Wil Malone, Conductor, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Grady, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - London Community Gospel Choir, Choir - Dom Morley, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Rico Petrillo, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Richard Robson, Programmer - Pete Salisbury, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Martyn Campbell, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Phillipe Rose, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Hippy, Editor, StudioPersonnel - Rex Sargeant, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Aidey Dessent, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 2002 Richard Ashcroft under exclusive licence to Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2002 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2002 Virgin Records Limited
Gavyn Wright, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - London Session Orchestra, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Sidelnyk, Drum Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Tony Cousins, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Richard Ashcroft, Composer, Producer, Guitar, Percussion, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Chris Potter, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Damon Iddins, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Lawrence, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Wil Malone, Conductor, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Grady, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - London Community Gospel Choir, Choir - Dom Morley, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Rico Petrillo, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Richard Robson, Programmer - Pete Salisbury, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Martyn Campbell, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Phillipe Rose, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Hippy, Editor, StudioPersonnel - Rex Sargeant, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Aidey Dessent, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 2002 Richard Ashcroft under exclusive licence to Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2002 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2002 Virgin Records Limited
Gavyn Wright, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - London Session Orchestra, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Sidelnyk, Drum Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Tony Cousins, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Richard Ashcroft, Composer, Producer, Guitar, Piano, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Chris Potter, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Damon Iddins, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Lawrence, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Wil Malone, Conductor, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Grady, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - London Community Gospel Choir, Choir - TALVIN SINGH, Unknown, Programming, Other, AssociatedPerformer - Dom Morley, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Rico Petrillo, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jim Hunt, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Robson, Programmer - Pete Salisbury, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Martyn Campbell, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Phillipe Rose, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Hippy, Editor, StudioPersonnel - Rex Sargeant, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Aidey Dessent, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Clifford, Organ, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2002 Richard Ashcroft under exclusive licence to Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2002 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2002 Virgin Records Limited
Gavyn Wright, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - London Session Orchestra, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Kate Radley, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Sidelnyk, Drum Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Tony Cousins, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Richard Ashcroft, Composer, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Potter, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Damon Iddins, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Lawrence, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Wil Malone, Conductor, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Chuck Leavell, Hammond Organ, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Grady, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - London Community Gospel Choir, Choir - Dom Morley, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Rico Petrillo, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Craig Wagstaff, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Robson, Programmer - Pete Salisbury, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Martyn Campbell, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Phillipe Rose, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Hippy, Editor, StudioPersonnel - Rex Sargeant, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Aidey Dessent, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 2002 Richard Ashcroft under exclusive licence to Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2002 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2002 Virgin Records Limited
Gavyn Wright, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - London Session Orchestra, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Sidelnyk, Drum Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Tony Cousins, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Brian Wilson, Vocal Arranger, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Ashcroft, Composer, Producer, Guitar, Percussion, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Chris Potter, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Damon Iddins, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Lawrence, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Wil Malone, Conductor, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Grady, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - London Community Gospel Choir, Choir - TALVIN SINGH, Tabla, AssociatedPerformer - Dom Morley, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Rico Petrillo, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jim Hunt, Flute, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Robson, Programmer - Pete Salisbury, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Martyn Campbell, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Phillipe Rose, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Hippy, Editor, StudioPersonnel - Rex Sargeant, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Aidey Dessent, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 2002 Richard Ashcroft under exclusive licence to Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2002 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2002 Virgin Records Limited
Gavyn Wright, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - London Session Orchestra, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Sidelnyk, Percussion, Drum Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Tony Cousins, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Richard Ashcroft, Composer, Producer, Guitar, Keyboards, Percussion, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Potter, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Damon Iddins, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Lawrence, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Wil Malone, Conductor, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Grady, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - London Community Gospel Choir, Choir - Dom Morley, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Rico Petrillo, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Richard Robson, Programmer - Pete Salisbury, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Martyn Campbell, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Phillipe Rose, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Hippy, Editor, StudioPersonnel - Rex Sargeant, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Aidey Dessent, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 2002 Richard Ashcroft under exclusive licence to Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2002 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2002 Virgin Records Limited
Album review
Richard Ashcroft is a deeply inquisitive man, probably too much for his own good. His regimen of frequently questioning God and overanalyzing the theories of love naturally work for him, so the design of Human Conditions isn't any different from what he's done before. But that's not necessarily a bad thing, either. Human Conditions is, in a literal sense, Ashcroft's sonic bible of beautifully crafted melodies and lyrical mysticism. The warm, honeyed tones of a hushing brass section and string arrangements set the mood on album-opener "Check the Meaning." A battle of search and fight is realized almost immediately. God is female and Ashcroft's lyrical character struggles with trust. Sweeping acoustic guitars drive the lilting paranoia of "Buy It in Bottles" and "God in the Numbers," but the bluesy feel of "Bright Lights" is much more gritty. Ashcroft might be a bit preoccupied with finding a good life, but who isn't? He's playful in presentation and actually pretty sweet when it comes to delivering a pop hook. "Nature Is the Law," which features harmonies from Beach Boy Brian Wilson, is a testament of that. Whereas Alone With Everybody was lush in emotion but musically over-produced, Human Conditions stays within the boundaries. It's a decent second album and longtime Verve enthusiasts should leave it at that.
© MacKenzie Wilson /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 11 track(s)
- Total length: 00:58:34
- Main artists: Richard Ashcroft
- Composer: Richard Ashcroft
- Label: Hut
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock Alternative & Indie
© 2002 Richard Ashcroft ℗ 2002 Virgin Records Limited
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