Human The Death Dance
by Sage Francis
  • Record Label: Epitaph
  • Release Date: May 8, 2007
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 2 out of 12

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  1. KennyM.
    Aug 1, 2007
    3
    horrid. the prduction is absolutely horrible, not to mention the messy delivery by sage as he stumbles over cheap metaphors and cloudy imagery. I gave this album a three because there are only about that number that i can even stand to listen to. sage francis is a cheap imitator of other mc's like aesop rock and el-p who are LEGIONS above him. sage francis is a hack.
  2. Bill
    Jul 31, 2007
    6
    This is a pretty decent album by Sage, but he has lost all the fun in his music. Instead of being a hip-hop artist with an alternative bent, he approaches the music like an emo artist trying to rap. For better HIP HOP albums, check out his indie releases like the "Sick of..." series or "Hope" by Non-Prophets. Bring back some of the clever fun, Sage!
  3. [Anonymous]
    May 14, 2007
    10
    great album by Sage. No one does it better than him!
  4. RichardH
    May 10, 2007
    8
    A solid effort. It's not quite up to the level set by Journals and Distrust, but it's another solid notch on his ever growing belt. It's a more understated and cerebral listen. It's not the sound of a fiery political statement or the bittersweet angst of a broken family. But it is the sound of a growing master sharpening his blade. Jolie Holland really shines in her A solid effort. It's not quite up to the level set by Journals and Distrust, but it's another solid notch on his ever growing belt. It's a more understated and cerebral listen. It's not the sound of a fiery political statement or the bittersweet angst of a broken family. But it is the sound of a growing master sharpening his blade. Jolie Holland really shines in her brief appearances.… Expand
  5. JamieA
    May 8, 2007
    9
    Freakin amazing..ingenious some of the most intelligent writing since Roger Waters.

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Urb
    80
    Its tracks work together to form a cohesive, incredibly personal whole. [May 2007, p.91]
  2. Alternative Press
    90
    He rhymes like a champ. [Jun 2007, p.160]
  3. NOW Magazine
    80
    The weird, nuanced Rhode Island-based MC burns his references, punchlines and cold truths through a batch of X-acto-sharp beats, focusing his strong opinions, sense of imagery and lyrical abstraction inward.
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