Human
by Rag 'n' Bone Man
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Feb 10, 2017
Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. The Telegraph (UK)
    Apr 19, 2017
    100
    It is a reminder that, beyond the thrill-seeking singles, the mainstream audience still favour meaningful, emotional songs, delivered with passion. Rag ’n’ Bone Man’s debut is full of them.
  2. Clash Music
    Feb 9, 2017
    80
    Human is an impressive, life-affirming record chock-full of hooks and classy, grown-up production. Praise be.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    Feb 9, 2017
    80
    When it comes to big, belting choruses backed with equally sizeable orchestration, Graham doesn’t muck about.
  5. Mojo
    Feb 2, 2017
    80
    A crop of high quality songs and instrumentals played with dazzling finger-picking. [Mar 2017, p.90]
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User Score
6.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 38
  3. Negative: 10 out of 38
  1. NETMUSIC
    Mar 4, 2017
    0
    Before a contestant sung his single (Human) on X Factor, he was nobody. And now that his single has reached minor fame it's clear to me thatBefore a contestant sung his single (Human) on X Factor, he was nobody. And now that his single has reached minor fame it's clear to me that he is a copy of Hozier (and certainly worse than him). While listening to this album i was bored to the death as i listened to 19 versions of 'Human'. It should be titled 'Human (The Remixes)'.

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  2. MJeffers
    Feb 10, 2017
    8
    Songs such as Human and Skin have entered the charts and made a dent. Meanwhile Rory Graham (Rag 'N' Bone Man) has been nominated for numerousSongs such as Human and Skin have entered the charts and made a dent. Meanwhile Rory Graham (Rag 'N' Bone Man) has been nominated for numerous 'new-comer' awards. Has his album lived up to the hype? In one word, yes.

    The longer answer is that there are some great songs on this album including the aforementioned singles. Other favourites of mine are Bitter End, Be The Man and Ego which all pack an emotional punch alongside the great voice. Grace and Die Easy are well worth a listen, whilst some others such as Arrow, Odetta and Love You Any Less seemed fairly non-descript and passed me by.

    Some tracks off the deluxe edition, The Fire, Healed, Life in Her Yet and Lay My Body Down, I actually think would've made stronger additions than the latterly mentioned songs. As long as they're in my life though - I'm happy!

    Overall it is a strong commercial debut, and the punch of the better songs carry it through - I'm looking forward to seeing more from Rag's in future!    … Full Review »
  3. SamComedian
    Feb 10, 2019
    10
    Human de Rag 'n' Bone Man, es una pasada de escuchar en toda regla, habré escuchado sus canciones montones y montones de veces, la voz de RoryHuman de Rag 'n' Bone Man, es una pasada de escuchar en toda regla, habré escuchado sus canciones montones y montones de veces, la voz de Rory Graham es diferente a las demás, brilla por su magia. Los temas de "Human", "Skin", "Be the man", "Lady my body down"... son obras maestras, uno no se cansa de escucharlo. Se merece sin duda el 10 sobre 10. Mi segunda crítica u/o review de la sección de music.… Full Review »
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