Human Being (album)
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.
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| Studio album by Seal | ||||
| Released | 16 November 1998 | |||
| Recorded | 1996–1998 | |||
| Studio | Sarm West (London) | |||
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| Length | 51:35 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
| Producer | Trevor Horn | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| Entertainment Weekly | B+ |
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| The Rolling Stone Album Guide | |
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.