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Human Again [2012]Cabin 24 Records / Mom + Pop / mp039 / Deluxe Edition 

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01. Fire (3:21)
02. This Is War (3:19)
03. Do It Now (3:17)
04. I'm Through (3:27)
05. Blood Brothers (3:12)
06. Black & Blue (3:37)
07. Ribbons (3:27)
08. How We Love (3:34)
09. Palm Of Your Hand (3:12)
10. Ghost (4:02)
11. In The Sea (3:18)
12. Keep Warm (3:19)
13. End Of The World (3:45)

Deluxe Edition:
14. Live It With Love
15. Blood Brothers [Home Recording]
16. Ribbons [Home Recording]
17. End of the World [Live Live From 2011 ASCAP Expo]

I was very surprised by how Human Again opened up. “Fire” has the lyrical prowess that she’s known for, however backed by a rather aggressive orchestral beats. That isn’t the only song on here that caught my attention: “Black and Blue” is backed by a rather hip-pop score, while “Palm of Your Hand” is a driving rock song – each of which contain rather bleak, emotional lyrics. The last half of this album is rather strong; Human Again‘s first single “Ghost” is a light, relaxing pop song that should have no problem climbing Vh1′s music show.

Although the nice, light, poppy songs throughout the album are nice, Michaelson really excels in the slow ballads. “I’m Through” and “How We Love” are two beautiful, flowing soft songs, each really showcases Ingrid’s writing skills and amazing voice. My favorite track on the album is the second to last “Keep Warm,” which sounds like the perfect song that anyone can put onto a Winter season mixtape for your respective loved one.

There are a couple of tracks that didn’t really grab me (“In the Sea”), but that doesn’t take away from how catchy Human Again is. This is an album that could finally put her on the commercial level that Barielles and Perri are on right now, which I feel is well deserved and now a bit overdue. Human Again is a relaxing, emotional, and well delivered album, from front to back.

cd ripped by EAC 

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