Human

by

Nitin Sawhney

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Nitin Sawhney has elevated his work to a new level with Human. He continues his engaging mix of various musical styles into a blend all his own. The track "Falling" is a massive achievement. This song begins with a very exposed, introspective sound and builds to a lush, sweeping, euphoric celebration. It's one of the most incredible songs I've ever heard. Too bad this album wasn't viewed as worthy of US domestic release. It's a terrific follow-up to Prophesy and well worth the import price.

This album is much in the same vein as "Prophesy" (5 stars for music, minus one for irritating sound clips), but somehow it just doesn't grab me as much. More of the same, and an obvious follow-up album. I've played the disc now several times, and none of the songs sticks in my memory. The hooks are not as catchy, and the sound is more uniform. If you're looking to buy your first Nitin Sawhney album, go for Prophesy instead.