Human

Some albums just last forever. Sometimes you'll buy a record and, although it is great at first...time passes and it just loses it's impact. But some records are invincable against the passage of time. They not only retain their intensity, but they grow on you and become a record you can always listen to and be amazed at what's inside.

Human is one of those records.

The Production: The production may not be up to the standard of today...but i think the thick, almost menacing sound of Morrisound Studios suits this music just right. The drums, while providing a lot of intricate work, are often overshadowed by the guitars. as for the bass....well, while you can bet that
Steve DiGiorgio is doing some fine work in these songs, you can barely hear the man. But his time to be heard would be on "Individual Thought Patterns"

The Songs: You can't fail here! "Flattening of Emotions" "Suicide Machine" "Together as One" all awesome! "Secret Face" is not completley up to par, but it has wicked riffs nonetheless....You think you might be getting a break when the intro to "Lack of Comprehension" comes in....but....THRASH! No you don't! fantastic song, truly impossible riffs, and one of Chuck's most memorable solos. The real break comes in the unique and experimental instrumental "Cosmic Sea" which is full of creepy (but kinda cheesy) keyboard work, but is host the best of many guitar duels between Chuck's wierd, angular style, and Paul Masvidal's smooth, almost alien runs. this is NOT filler. The album ends on a fine note with "Vacant Planets" which contains some wicked time changes, ripping solos, and a straight to the point ending. "In a world so vast, we sit among the vacant....PLANETS!" then silence. then the album is done. flawless.

The Vocals: I appreciate Chuck's style of screaming, because, although he doesn't use a lot (if any) variation in his vocal style....he makes the effort to make his words clear and understandable, so not only are his words powerful, but the way he delivers them to you can NOT be denied. He doesn't use any of his sick screams like in "Scream Bloody Gore" but he has some fine moments on this record. Most notalbly the Bowel-shaking growl in "Suicide Machine" (or "Suicide Ma..(riff) CHINNEEEEEAGH!)
and when he screams "As they stare!!!!" before sending you to thrash hell in "Together as One"

Overall: I loved this album the first time i heard it, and everytime i play it, i love it a little more. i get to the point where i'm driving in my car and angrily pointing at people while singing the words to "Lack of Comprehension" Intense. I recommend it to any fan of truly unique death metal with originality and a healthy balance of melody and aggression.