• Record Label: Virgin
  • Release Date: Feb 25, 2003
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 15
  2. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. Easily 30 minutes too long and four symphony orchestras too many, Human Conditions feels like a soundtrack to Barnum and Bailey, with Ashcroft’s earnest vocals drowned out by a cast of thousands.
  2. Magnet
    30
    He sandbags every song with gigantic, syrupy string arrangements that make John Williams sound like John Cage. [#58, p.82]
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 21
  2. Negative: 2 out of 21
  1. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    My favorite singer by far, his voice is everything, his music is the soundtrack of my life.
  2. Apr 24, 2012
    7
    Second solo record from the former Verve front man. Not a bad record - it's got some good stuff on it, opening Check the Meaning is a topSecond solo record from the former Verve front man. Not a bad record - it's got some good stuff on it, opening Check the Meaning is a top tune. There are a handful of other decent songs on here. There's also a few slow paced boring numbers that will help any insomniacs out there sleep soundly. Probably his strongest post Verve offering but nothing on here would get close to Urban Hymns. No doubt Ashcroft is a talented song writer but consistency ain't his strong point. Full Review »
  3. IñakiZ
    May 12, 2006
    9
    Pop Master! Brian Wilson sings on it!