Human Being is the third studio album by Seal, released in 1998. The title track was written about late rappers Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. Human Being received mixed reviews ranging from being panned for its overtly dark and moody feel, to being described in terms such as "pop perfection". The album failed to sell in the same way as his 1994 multi-platinum album, Seal. However, it is a fan favourite and was inspired by his then-girlfriend, Tyra Banks and their breakup.
A remix of "Lost My Faith" was featured over the closing credits of the 1999 film Entrapment, and the song's single release was accompanied by a music video in which Seal is integrated into scenes from the film alongside Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
The cover art for the album was shot by French fashion photographer Jean-Baptiste Mondino.
Track listing
| Title |
Writer(s) |
| 1. |
"Human Beings" |
Seal |
4:47 |
| 2. |
"State of Grace" |
|
5:00 |
| 3. |
"Latest Craze" |
|
4:28 |
| 4. |
"Just Like You Said" |
|
4:17 |
| 5. |
"Princess" |
Seal |
1:58 |
| 6. |
"Lost My Faith" |
|
4:38 |
| 7. |
"Excerpt From" |
Seal |
3:04 |
| 8. |
"When a Man Is Wrong" |
Seal |
4:21 |
| 9. |
"Colour" |
Seal |
5:22 |
| 10. |
"Still Love Remains" |
Seal |
5:54 |
| 11. |
"No Easy Way" |
Seal |
4:48 |
| 12. |
"Human Beings (Reprise)" |
Seal |
3:28 |
| Total length: |
52:05 |
Personnel
- Seal – vocals, guitar, bass guitar
-
Earl Harvin – drums, bass, guitar, sound engineering
- Chris Bruce – guitar, bass guitar
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Jamie Muhoberac – keyboards, bass guitar, programming
- Grant Mitchell – additional keyboards, programming
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Dave Palmer, David Sancious, Mike Garson, George De Angelis, Lisa Coleman – additional keyboards
- Gregg Arreguin, Chester Kayman, Gus Isadore, Wendy Melvoin, Ramon Stagnaro, Danny Saber – additional guitar
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Alex Acuña, Andy Duncan – percussion
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Andy Richards, Dave McCracken, Danny Saber, William Orbit – programming
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Anne Dudley, Wil Malone, Aaron Zigman, Nick Ingman – string arrangements
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