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♫ ALBUM REVIEW: BRANDY - HUMAN

Monday, December 8, 2008

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Brandy, who has been on hiatus for four years, is finally releasing her new album, Human on Tuesday, December 9th via Epic Records.

LISTEN UP:
♫ BRANDY - PIANO MAN
♫ BRANDY - A CAPELLA (SOMETHING’S MISSING)
♫ BRANDY - 1ST & LOVE

Brandy has been a muse for two of the most amazing producers of our time, so when it was announced that she was making a splash back onto the scene with a new album, I was pleasantly surprised. Her first single, “♫ Right Here (Departed)” dropped in August and featured Brandy and her signature vocals, but I had to admit that I was a little concerned about the direction of the song and the overall album.


I was eager to hear more from the project, especially to find that Brandy was reuniting with long time friend and collaborator, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins. Their chemistry is absolutely undeniable, which is why he took the reigns on more than half of the album this time around (Brandy hadn’t worked with Rodney since Full Moon in 2002). Although a couple of tracks from Toby Gad (on the titled track, “Human”), and Surf Club’s Hit Boy (”1st & Love”) are sprinkled throughout the album, Brandy confidently shows her musical ear and the importance of cohesion on an album.

Human, Brandy’s fifth studio album, is full of mid-tempos that really display Brandy’s ability vocally. I think that most of the material was crafted for Brandy to flex her vocal muscles, and finds her at her most open and free. Coming from Afrodisiac, I was expecting some more up-tempo tracks, and admittedly, at first, Human dragged a bit for me, but the pace of the album has surely caught up with me after playing it a few more times. What really rings is the fact that Brandy recorded material that was really true for her. This album is a testament to all that she’s been through over the past few years, and I respect that about her.


Check out this video of the making of Human!

My favorite tracks include the beautiful “A Capella (Something’s Missing),” which is nothing short of a masterpiece (Brandy uses her voice as in instrument and is backed by no track, just her own pipes), the album’s opening cut, “The Definition,” as well as “Piano Man,” “Shattered Heart,” and of course, the album’s closing track, the Natasha Bedingfield-assisted “Fall.”

Brandy definitely marks a lot of points in my life that I can distinctly remember. I always loved Brandy’s first album - some of those first songs that Brandy recorded were classics. Then, with her second album, Never Say Never, I remember that being the first album my mom sent me while I was away at summer camp. 2002’s Full Moon has some of the most feel-good songs on it, and Afrodisiac brings me back to the summer when I moved into my first apartment. Brandy has one of the most amazing voices, vocal arrangements and adlibs of any artist of our time. Her voice just does something to me; it transcends barriers.

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Make sure you pick up your copy of Human, tomorrow, December 9th, in stores and online everywhere!

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Posted by: BRIAN

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148 Comments


1.

Claris (Ceejay)

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

i luv brandy
really wish her the best
luvin long distance and fall

2.

MzTrici

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

Love her…I’ll probably get the album

3.

April

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

I love Brandy and can’t wait to pick up the album but that first pic gotta go. Why do these celebs take these pics with their mouths wide open? A partial closed lip smile will do just fine. Thanks

4.

MYNY

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

I can’t wait to get it.

5.

LET'S BE REAL

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

I WONDER IF SHE DEDICATED THIS ALBUM TO THE LADY SHE KILLED

6.

Khalil

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

I have the album, and it is great! My favorites are “The Definition”, “Piano Man”, “Camouflage”, “Human”, and of course fall. I like it because it shows growth, maturity, and you can tell she was not looking for a whats hot sound. That is what is missing from RnB, true music and true artist. She needs no extras, and shaking and taking off all her clothes (lol) to sell music and pick up fans. I love Brandy!

7.

Be The Best YOU There Is...

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

I’ve heard this in it’s entirety and it’s good. Brandy has grown vocally bit’s and pieces became boring but I’m sure I will grow to love it

8.

Rone1

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA HUMANNNNNNNNNNN

9.

LEISAH

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

DEFINATELY picking this album up..I’ve waited way too long for it!!!!!!!

10.

B4ReAL

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

Brandy’s best album was the one w/ Angel in Disguise on it, Sitting on top of the world, etc. I hope this album is like that one and then I’ll buy it.

11.

ChokLitFactory

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

Wow Brian is def a FAN! But I can’t hate, I am too. I will def support the project.
It took me a while to warm up to Brandy actually, but I def support her as an artist nowadays.

And to #5, that comment is SO not necessary.

12.

JB

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

I think this will be a good album. If you watch the video you will understand that Brandy is not trying to put out something to make you go to the club and dance. She is putting out something that you can relate to and hear it 5 years from now and still like the song. The is what is wrong with music today it is just made for that particular time. You cannot picture hearing these songs 5 years from now and liking it. It is just something to make you dance or shake your head in the car. People do not even listen to the voice or the words anymore. I am just glad that Brandy stayed true to the type of music that she desired to put out and she was not just concerned about how many units she sells, but about putting music out there that she can be proud of. I will be getting a copy tomorrow.

13.

B4ReAL

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

@Kahlil, she’ll need something else to get the sales through the roof, we are living in hard times, though all of us might not be effected.

14.

Brandon

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

Loving her new cd…Brandy always delivers, whether the public catches on or not. I just love that she has something to say that is worth hearing. Her songs have real meaning to them and that’s what a true artist is, IMO. I got the bootleg, but I will definitely be getting a real copy tomorrow!!! Gotta support great artists or we will be forever subjected to the mediocrity that is so abundant these days!

15.

IAMDARKAQUA

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

WHERE THE HELL IS PORECLAIN DOLL??????? DAMN BRANDY…THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ON THE ALBUM…FOR REAL!

16.

Reccy

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

Can’t wait! Will be copin her and Musiq’s cd tomorrow! REAL MUSIC RETURNS!!! :)

17.

Darius writes songssss

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

Great review, Brian. I completely agree with you when you spoke on Brandy being one of the best vocalist of our time; that’s undeniable. Although “Human” is a cohesive album and an overall “good” album, it leaves me a little cold in the subject department. I know there are only so many things you can talk about in any song but, for me, “Human” drowned me in love. With songs like “Warm it up” (With Love), “The Definition” (which was previously titled “The Definition Of Love”) and “1st & Love”, I found myself wanting a little more as far as the content. Then too, “Human” is supposed to be a representation of Brandy’s life over the past few years so, I assume that’s where she was in her life. Still, she could’ve substituted a few of those “love” songs with an uptempo or two just to get it some variety.

18.

GregBrian

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

Dec 9th! my Christmas =)

19.

BRIAN

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

#15, I agree. loved “porcelain doll.”

20.

Nothing But Love

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

Hmmm i’ll have to see the songs i’ve heard do far i haven’t really been feeling so i dunno if im gonna be coppin this album.

I dont know why but as uneccessary as your comment was #5 that was quite funny,lol

21.

THE BEST

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

I LOVE B-ROCKA

22.

model.rockstarr

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

She Kills!!!! Can’t Wait till tomorrow!!!

23.

Darius writes songssss

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

Shit, if we’re talkin’ about songs that should’ve been on the album then “After The Flood” should’ve been left on there.

24.

Meat

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

She sounds “Country/Western” to me…but, I’m a fan. Isn’t she telling all on Oprah today?

25.

dre

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

I’m gettin 3… lol

26.

COREYtheWRITER

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

Brian,
Thanks for this very honest review….I love human and Brandy and have for about the last 15 years. I love her for putting out honest music. And much like you, Her albums have taken me through pivital moments in my young life. HUMAN if nothing else is simply a SOLID “BRANDY” album. And again i agree that ‘Her voice just does something to me; it transcends barriers!’ Only a chosen few of us really get that….but thats b/c we’re special ;-)

27.

Mr. Tell It How It Is

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

I cannot wait for this album. I’ve wished for it for far too long. I will buy this at midnight on itunes. I cannot wait! I love Brandy soooo much. November 4th and December 9th will be the best days of 2008. HANDS DOWN!

28.

JuS'SKe FResH

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

THE BEST FEMALE VOCIALIST OF OUR TIME HANDS DOWN…NO ON CAN TOUCH HER MUSICALLY SHE HAS CONSISTENTLY DELIVERED QUALITY CLASSIC ALBUMS AND HUMAN IS ANOTHER ONE. SHE WILL GO DOWN IN HISTORY AS ONE OF THE BEST TO DO SO. I HOPE WITH THIS ABLUM SHE WILL RIGHTFULLY GET THE RECOGNITION THAT SHE DESERVES. I WILL BE BUYING SEVERAL COPIES TOMORROW

FAVORITE TRACKS OFF ALBUM
1. CAMOFLAUGE
2. TRUE
3. HUMAN
4. SHATTERED HEART
5. A ACAPELLA

BEST ALBUM BY ANY FEMALE ARTIST THIS YEAR !!!!!!!

29.

April

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

I’m watching Brandy on Tyra right now, Love her.

Off Topic: I got the Baby Alive doll for my daughter for christmas but I may take it back. If anyone has gotten one for their child can you tell me how often it pees.

I killed my pockets buying diapers and formula for her and her brother, I’ll be damned if I’m buying diapers constantly for a damn doll.

30.

*****Dame (IT'S OBAMA TIME)

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

I listened to brandy cd on mtv.com and I like it but I am a stan so……I like whatever she does

31.

SexyQB

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

I’m so glad B-ROCKA is back!!!!

32.

Michology

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

Beautiful ALBUM! after a few listens …u realise that a cohesive as been made…she is sumthin else…Brandy is on another level…i hope people just realise that it is music that we need to start listening to, not pure garbage that certain artist are releasing eg. ……………. yh fill the gAP! i am a bit angry that drum life, procelain doll and 2nd thought didnt make the album….but i understand the direction she was leading into it… so i dnt wish her good luck……..i wish her Gods blessings!. Number 1 fan Michology - London 08

33.

KikiB

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

Loving the album Brandy!! Welcome back def. will pick up!

34.

se7en

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

THANK GOD she is back..AND she’s givin us 14 songs!..unlike Beyonce with her 11 track double album…(is that even legal…lol)

Anyway..I’m happy that she’s back and makin music again…she’s been missed.

Shattered Heart is my JAM..cant wait to get my pre-order from itunes tonight @ 11 PM…lol

35.

☆ Lola A♏ ★

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

I’ve loved Bran since the beginning….but I am not feeling this album!!!! :cry:

36.

Beyonce/Sasha

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

Love Brandy….her album is going to be sick.

It’s does seem to drag a bit, I needed some up-tempo. I honest liked Afrodisiac better (that album was sooooooooooo good), but none the less Brandy is a singer and I can’t wait to her the entire album. Good job B-rocka

37.

Dimpz

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

@ 22
Lmao “She Kills” did u say that on purpose?? Anyway I am sooooooooooo going to get her album right after my finals, I cant wait!!!

38.

Big M

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

Summer camp? ROTFLMAO!

I must be old, because I don’t remember anyone talking about summer camp in 1998 (year ‘Never Say Never’ was released).

39.

Ezleeinfamous

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

I WILL BE GETTING MY COPY, make sure you all get yours, and get commons, and musiq’s …LETS PUT RNB/SOUL/HIPHOP in the top 3 spots next week. ALL 3 albums are good!

40.

bria

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

I am going to buy this album. She has done what most black artisist just don’t do anymore she has made a real album. Not just what she thinks will get radio play, but, she actually made a really good album. I will definatly be buying it.

41.

Ezleeinfamous

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

AND THAT ACAPELLA IS THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want to hear that live.

42.

baaadddjawnhere

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

brandy is not the best vocalist of our time…lets just make that clear…..but the album is okay…def. not the best of the fem. album this year……

43.

taye

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

Damn this is hot! she has done it again! def getting that album. WELL DONE!

44.

KMBPYT

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

This album is great. I really love the songs especially Right Here(Departed). At first I wasn’t really feeling the song. Then something tragic happened in my life and the song speaks to me. What she says in that song is the same thing the person who passed would have said to me. I am also feeling Piano Man and Warm It Up With Love. I will be buying this album.

45.

PRETTY

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

I LOVE BRANDY, HOWEVER, I WAS NOT FEELING THE ALBUM ON THE FIRST LISTEN.. SOOO I WILL GO BACK AND FORCE MYSELF TO FIND THE LOVE I USUALLY FEEL FOR HER MUSIC… IM SORRY BUT I AM SOOO DISAPPOINTED WITH MUSIC RIGHT NOW.

46.

Da Benz

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

I like the album, I just recently listened to it. Thank God for album previews these days you know. But this cd will remind how pleasant it was to hear her soft voice on a long drive home. There are a lot of slow songs on the album, which can be a bit of a drag for some. But given what she has been through within the past few years, that can pass. All of her songs are personal and heartfelt, which can be hard to find in a lot of pop/r&b albums these days. Key tracks are “Human,” and “Don’t Shatter My Heart.” If you still have a heart for those 90s R&B artists, you won’t be disappointed with Brandy. Go cop it yo!

47.

Knuck

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

COP THAT DISC!!

49.

TownBizz

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

What ever happened between her and Dark Child they need to make up. The album she did with him was the best. I’m not feeling this new stuff right here.

50.

Prettygirl90221

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

I love Brandi! Can’t wait to hear the album!

51.

OMG!

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

Thanks to the internet and albums being leaked I had this album now for like 3 weeks and it’s the bomb i mean the music may not be all that………but unlike Beyonce (with her wack as album!) I can deal with Brandy with slow joins like the ones on this album because her voice takes you away from listening to her music. Her vocals and how the way she arrange them on this album is OFF THE FRIGGIN’ HOOK! I love it…….i wasn’t too crazy about it when i first heard it but after a few times listening i fell in love. Yes kill the game Brandy………….show Ms. Knowles how REAL singing is suppose to be done and not over sanged! Copp this album! Please everyone! You’ll hear what i’m talking about!

52.

☆ Lola A♏ ★

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

@ Townbizz

It had to do with her daughter’s father. He is related to Darkchild

53.

Wendell

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

Re: No, 42

Actually, in terms of vocal styling and technique you’d be hard pressed to find anyone that is as vocally versatile as Brandy.

The problem is, that we have been conditioned (esp. African Americans) to believe that the best singers are those with the most octave range. But there is a whole host of great singers that would not fit that bill. In terms of rifting, vocal texture, and being able to sing several genre’s yet remain unique — Brandy stands in that category all alone.

54.

CASH

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

5.

LET’S BE REAL
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2008 /

I WONDER IF SHE DEDICATED THIS ALBUM TO THE LADY SHE KILLED

She did dedicate the album “Human” to the lady who died in the accident
however the already confirmed that the lady was died before Brandy touched her car.

55.

Knuck

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

@ #49.. she actually did TWO albums with Darkchild (Rodney) before this (Never Say Never and Full Moon) and he did this one too!

They change their sound up with each record..

56.

Da UNDACOVA Brotha

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

BRANDY HAS MY MONEY TOMORROW THATS ALL I HAVE TO SAY

57.

Khris

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

This Sound is Exactly what Brandy was going for. She has something to sing about her life has been full of turmoil the last couple of years and its her ReIntroduction back on the music scene. After all she has dealt with she would’nt try and come back out with a Club Banga, cuz She’s much 2 sincere 4 that. Yall should save some of those Xpectations 4 the next album. Anbody that is familiar with Brandy and her music could tell you that She NEVER repeats sounds from a previous album, she actually shows growth. You get a different Brandy on each album, but its really her showing her versatility as an artist.

58.

Chadbertwick

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

Love her ! I agree, her voice is so unique. I call her “the black Enya.” Her voice is so soothing.

59.

Khris

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

I can’t believe people make jokes about Tragic life events.

I wonder if the relatives of that Pilot that crashed Aaliyah’s plane ever make casual jokes about that incident? LOL. I bet that wiped the smile off of some A-Hole’s face.

60.

Dive

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

$8.99 at target yall!!! I can’t wait until 12:01 a.m. This woman is so vocally talented…so many layers to her music that draw you in. I am sooooo excited and I really hope she does well! I’ll be buying 7 to ensure that she atleast cuts the top 3!

61.

Khris

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

I wish people would Realize that Bran is NOT trying 2 compete with the rest and especially not the likes of Rihanna and Chris Brown, cuz they’re not EVEN in the same Timezone. They need 2 realize that if Brandy wanted 2 make an album that would appeal to the Tasteless Listeners of 2day she COULD!!!, and It would Shyt all over their Existence

62.

fathou

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

She marks my life too ! She’s the best in RNB the others are just coming and going but Brandy stays.

63.

BRANDY'S HUMAN IN STORES 12.9.08!

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

I HAVENT HEARD THE ENTIRE ALBUM YET, BUT I KNOW FOR A FACT I WONT BE DISAPPOINTED!
BRANDY DEF HAS ONE OF THE BEST VOICE OF THIS GENERATION.
NO OTHER R&B/POP ARTIST IS TOUCHING HER MUSICALLY.
THATS WHY SHE GETS SO MUCH PRAISED FROM HER PEERS.
THE GIRL IS A MUSICAL GENIUS AND THATS A FACT.
I CANNOT WAIT UNTIL I COP MY 4 COPIES TOMORROW.
EVERYONE WILL BE GETTING BRANDY “HUMAN” THIS XMAS! LOL

64.

Joel

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

“Brandy has one of the most amazing voices, vocal arrangements and adlibs of any artist of our time. Her voice just does something to me; it transcends barriers.”

Couldn’t agree more. Brandy is definitely one of THE best vocalists of our time. I feel vocally she is the MOST creative singer out there.. yes..even over Beyonce or Christina.
She has vocal creativity like NO other.
I have always loved Brandy.. never been a stan, but I can definitely appreciate her undeniable talent.
Some of my best memories of music growing up have been with a lot of her music. “sittin up in my room” was one of the first songs I ever rememeber hearing as a child.

65.

CharismaZ

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

She didn’t intentionally kill the lady, it was an accident!
I luv true artists, I love Brandy she has a great voice. I’ll get the album even tough it’s a recession :P she is worth it ;)

66.

pfff

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

wish her the best but im not buyin that album at all

67.

awo

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

classic…will purchase tonight

68.

algie

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

beautiful, definition long distance and right here are my jams. i am so excited she is back

69.

detrn

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

I MUST SAY HUMAN THE SONG HAS MADE ME CRY SOMETHING IS ON HERE FOR ALL OF YOU!!!! IT IS FULL MIDS AND LOVE MIDS AND REAL RNB!!! TO ME BRANDY DESERVES TO HAVE NUMBER 1 ALBUM NEXT!!! A DAY THAT REAL RNB WILL REBIRTHED!!!

MAYBE IT HAS POP HINTS AND COUNTRY!! BUT ITS SO SHE DOESNT SOUND DATED!! THE SUBSTANCE IS VERY RNB!!

GO BRANDY STRAIGHT TO # 1

I WILL BE COPING

70.

C_Lo

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

Something is missin is off the freakin chain. u gotta be a real singer 2 pull off that 1. Brandy u did that!!

71.

sassydancer

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

good work

72.

Mutada al sader the king

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

No need to download this, I’ll buy this without even hearing it. Brandy has ALWAYS put out solid records.

73.

I'AM....HUMAN

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

Best album by a female this year….2008 wasnt a good year for albums.
But i feel like Brandy came right on time and delivered yet another classic album.
Vocally, OMG! she has really grown, its amazing. This woman is truely on of the best vocalist this genertaion, HANDS DOWN!

This album “HUMAN” is a very personal uplifting album…Something everyone can relate to, its just a real good feel record.
So if ur lookin to shake ur ass with pop, autu-tone, and useless ass lyrics. then this album problem is not for u.
Brandy did her thing with this album…..I will be getting my copy first thing in the morning.

74.

Da_Truth_101

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

Brandy has done it again! Another classic! I can’t wait until tomorrow to cop that album…I’ve waited 4 loooooong years! lol

75.

David

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

I will be buying 3 copies on Dec 9th I love you Bran you have never failed me yet!!!!

76.

Virginia Slimm

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

I can’t wait to hear Brandy’s CD. I’ve been a huge fan since her first CD. I wish her the best of luck.

77.

BORED AT WORK

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

LOL @ HER PIC, THAT SMILE LOOKS SO FORCED

78.

QUEEN TEE

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

#5 SHE DID NOT KILL HER IT WAS AN ACCIDENT DUMB ASS!!

79.

QUEEN TEE

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

BUT ANYWAY…… GOOD LUCK BRANDY WE MISS YOU IN THE GAME GURL!!!

80.

Don't Be Churlish....

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

1. Nasty smile wrinkles. (Jennifer Aniston has the fab ones..lol..)

2. Fakest Smile I’ve ever seen.

3. FLOP! (In JSCENE’s perspective)

81.

Brandyfan4lyfe

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

BRANDY DID IT ONCE AGAIN

82.

cHaZ

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

Taking away her music would create a big black hole in so many lives … we need her msuic and all of us have so much memories that are connected to her and her music.

This is not anything facile, like we know it from the world of today. This is deep and you just have to love it … I even would suggest, that you can learn from this album.

This is not just music, this is what makes so much more of it.

Brandy, we love and support you - your Starz.

83.

kmniles

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

There are only a few R&B albums I can throw unanimous praise to by a female vocalist (Mary’s “My Life”, Aaliyah’s “Aaliyah” , Keyshia Cole’s “The Way It Is” come to mind) but I must say this one may be the next. I enjoyed Afrodisiac and thought it couldn’t get any personal but Brandy has surprised me with her latest effort. Hope it does well for her

84.

Focused1

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

Good review Brian. I know what you mean about some people’s music being that good you can remember the year and place it came out. lol

I co sign with #12 and #40 comments. They pretty much summed up what I was I gonna say.

I’ll be buying the mp3 version of the album on Amazon. That’s much more convenient for me, since I have my ipod with me all the time.

85.

StayAfro

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

I have the album.. and its FIREEEE, worth the wait.. she definitly put her all in this project ive bought the album 2wce today.. cos i know the first cd gon get stratched.. its difficult to pick up a favourite..LOVE it.. show em Bran!!!

86.

DC_1

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

I will pick up the CD on my way to work in the am!

87.

TAUR3AN

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

This album is amazing! I’ve pre-ordered it on itunes, and will be picking up a copy in the AM. I suggest you all do too!

88.

TAUR3AN

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

This album is amazing! I’ve pre-ordered it on itunes, and will be picking up a copy in the AM. I suggest you all do too!

89.

lise lise

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

Brandy-Human Hair Weave
LOL

90.

kiyana

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

1 more day…i cant wait

91.

leah

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

she is bringing true r&b back to life, this is gonna be a hot album

92.

Morning Wood

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

Yeah. Im not tryin be mean but, brandy is so 1995.. Not feeling it. But best wishes.

93.

shanta

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

brandy killed someone in a car aCCIDENT ND THE PPL THAT IS SUEING HER IS STUPID BKUZ DEY THINK MONEY IS GOING TO MAKE THEM HAPPY AGAIN WHICH ITS NOT

94.

Michology

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

Just to add to the encouraging comments, Brandy is unique, versatile and motivating….ok BEYONCE….i like single ladies and if i was a boy……but thats it….lets be real., FAKE-ANA…this is her peak time….she will soon fade away just wait and see lol ………Brandy always shine when it comes to releasing a strong, cohesive album…..lets that for example: FULL MOON: album is tooooooooooooooo much…..Afrodisac…..she went all out…HUMAN……BRILLIANT..ok lets be real…the album should have had procelain doll on dere and drum life…….but when u listen to the album….u will understand y its not on dere……her next ALbum…..will be upbeat….i am so sure of that……………..BIG UP ALL THE BRANDY STANS! buying 5 2moro! London 08

95.

JuS'SKe FResH

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

THIS WOMAN IS REAL TALENT AND CAN MAKE NO MISTAKES IN MY EYES. SHE WILL HAVE ALL MY MONEY TOMORROW I WANT TO SEE HER IN THAT #! SPOT ON BILLBOARD.

AS FAR AS COMPARING HER TO BEYONCE THEY ARE APPLES AND ORANGES BRANDY MAKES MUSIC WITH REAL MEANING THAT YOU CAN LOOK BACK ON AND REFLECT. BEYONCE JUST OVER SINGS AND TRIES TO USE THE HOTTEST PRODUCERS AT THE TIME. ITS ONLY HOT FOR THAT LIL MINUTE NOTHING THAT HAS ANY SUBSTANCE. BRANDY BY FAR HAS THE BEST ALBUM BY ANY FEMALE ARTIST OF THIS YEAR!!!!

96.

BROWNANDLOVELY

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

GOOD LUCK TO BRANDY BUT I FOUND THE SONGS IVE HEARD TO BE BORING AND TOO SIMILAR TO EACH OTHER, SO ILL PASS ON THIS ONE, NO IM NOT BUYING THIS TIME.

97.

Nick

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

I t it, ITS GREAT, gettin the real deal 2mrw, LOVE U BRANDY!!!!

98.

me

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

BRANDY FINISHED THE YEAR OFF WITH ONE OF THE BEST…..SHE KILLT THIS ALBUM…

99.

Wagawagamamma

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

I’m glad brandy made an album with substance and soul! I grew up listening to the Never Say Never album, in fact some of her songs are part of the soundtrack to my life. I wish her soo much luck with this album because she is soo talented and humble.

Looking back I would have thought Brandy, Monica and Aaliyah would be the R&B legends of our generation because back in the 90s they were the strongest young female r&b artists, tis a shame things change, but I guess thats how the industry is.

100.

Khris

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

I think the “Human” album posseses a unique quality that most won’t understand. This album speaks to you if you’ve ever experienced any love loss, Insecurites, or any painful events in your life. I personally can say that everything is not perfect for me and the message that she’s conveying about being only Human really connects with me.

101.

Dree

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

i really hope her album does well, she’s one of the classics.

102.

Ben

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

IV LOVED BRANDY SINCE DAY 1 ILL BUY ANYTHING SHE COMES OUT WITH EVEN IF ITS NOT GOOD BUT THATS NEVER THE CASE

THIS ALBUM IS GREAT HER VOCALS ARE HOT

ALL HER ALBUMS ARE HOT

103.

Adabbers

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

Brandy’s vocals, ad libs, all of her emotion that she puts into her music helps me make sense of this world. And as a deeply spiritual person, I can’t help but gravitate towards music and lyrics that strike a cord in me… I am already anticipating her next album, that is how much i love this artist. Keep on doing your thing Brandy, you’re still sitting on top of the world.

104.

Adabbers

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

Brandy’s vocals, ad libs, all of her emotion that she puts into her music helps me make sense of this world. And as a deeply spiritual person, I can’t help but gravitate towards music and lyrics that strike a cord in me… I am already anticipating her next album, that is how much i love this artist. Keep on doing your thing Brandy, you’re still sitting on top of the world.

105.

Rihanna looks like a fetus and has anger management issues - ashanti is ghetto and is 1 meal away from borrowing clothes from Mo'Nique

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

I LOVE BRANDY. LET’S SEE HOW MUCH HER ALBUM SELLS AND I WANT TO SEE IF THE SAME ONES CALLING 550,000 A FLOP, WILL BE CALLING HER SALES A FLOP.

I LIKED HER BETTER BACK IN THE ‘FULL MOON” DAYS BUT..I STILL LIKE HER NOW.

DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW MUCH BRITNEY SOLD?

106.

hmmm

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

transcends barriers brian?

107.

Chad C. Roper

Monday, December 8, 2008 /

I’m one of the co-writer on A Capella (Something’s Missing’s). I just want to thank Brian and Concrete Loop for there continuous support!!! I also wanna thank T.C., Le’Che D. Martin and Soundz for allowing me the opportunity to be apart of history. Myself, T.C. and Le’Che Martin are a writing team called “The Connect”. We hope to create more music that Concrete Loop and it’s subscribers enjoy!!! God Bless!!! THE CONNECT LOVES YA!!!!

108.

kmniles

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 /

#107

Is this the Same Le Che Martin from Making The Band? Are you guys based in Milwaukee?

109.

beyonces true fan

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 /

this album is beautiful i love u brandy we kina have the same voice…lol beautiful tracks i gotta by this album u did very well on this album ..beautiful i wish u da best u know u was my beyonve back n da day i never missed an episode of moesha****

110.

Human

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 /

BRANDY DESERVES A GRAMMY OR TWO FOR THIS ALBUM. Acapella is BRILLIANT! Her voice is like no other. Go Cop Human Tomorrow!

111.

MIKE T

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 /

that acapella is BLAZING HHHHOOOOOOTTTTT!!

112.

dob

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 /

Brandy did an incredible job with this album! She always delivers and I think this is her best yet. Hopefully she gets the credit she deserves at next year’s Grammy’s. Beautiful job, Brandy!

113.

CICI RULE!

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 /

HOT ALBUM!
Long Distance Departed Camoflauge Fall Piano Man Warm It UP Definition are all my fave!
Nice Brocka! I think everyone should get it!

114.

Mr. Gay Seattle XXXIII

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 /

This album is a classic. Brandy has really matured. Her music is needed in a industry where people only sing about BS. Brandy is truly ahead of her time.

http://www.sgn.org/sgnnews36_49/page4.cfm

115.

music lover

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 /

Damn!! She is such a treat to my ears!! great job brandy! WOW ! what a solid effort. WELCOME BACK!

116.

pat

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 /

best R AND B cd of the year along with JAZ SULLIVAN

FALL AND PIANO MAN are worth it alone

117.

Sunshine25

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 /

I can’t wait to pick this up!!! I luv Brandy.

118.

rone1

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 /

BRANDY IS BACK WITH HER 5th ALBUM “HUMAN” OUT TODAY CHECK OUT HER NEW VIDEO 2 HER SECOND SINGLE LONG DISTANCE!!!!!!!

119.

Ez

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 /

Got my two copies!!!!!!! Make sure you get yurn!!!! Make good xmas gifts.

120.

www.MethodAtelier.com

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 /

After listening to the album once, now three times, I am totally in love with Human. I was the first in line to cop her last night at the Virgin Mega Store in NYC and I was wondering how many copies should I buy. I LOVE BRANDY. I know you all are fans too but, I LOVE HER. She pleases me sonically more than a many of the women out today. Camouflauge is mu STUFF. The album just flows like a river. PLEASE, buy Brandy. This album really deserves your purchases. It’s one of those cd’s that you love to learn the lyrics to, so you can sing along with all the notes and runs. Happy Holidays.

121.

Wendell

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 /

The album is great, every song.

People take notice — this is what happens when an artist actually cares about what they put on the market. This is what happens when you have a talented young woman who wants to sing about meaningful things. And I pray that this is why people will go out and BUY this album.

122.

Wendell

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 /

The album is great, every song.

People take notice — this is what happens when an artist actually cares about what they put on the market. This is what happens when you have a talented young woman who wants to sing about meaningful things. And I pray that this is why people will go out and BUY this album.

123.

LAYLA

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 /

WHY DOES HER ALBUM COVER LOOK LIKE A PROMOTION FOR HER OWN HAIR BRAND OF WEAVE LOL!.. WELL MAYBE ITS JUST ME..:)

124.

Bee

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 /

Brandy’s FULL MOON, was one of the BEST ALBUMS EVER! She wrote that album for me especially. Full Moon is THE BREAK UP ALBUM OF THE DECADE! This girl took my exact emotions and put them on top of a track! Brandy could sing about giraffe’s she’ll have a fan in me. period.

125.

Michology

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 /

124# toooo funnnnnnnnnnnnny!

126.

Matt

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 /

this album is of full of substance!

WHEN I tell you brandy took her time with this album, and every song captures the explantation on HUMAN. Her voice is so powerful!

THE LONG DISTANCE VIDEO ADDS TO THE ALBUM BEING SO GREAT!

I BOUGHT HER ALBUM TODAY FROM CIRCUIT CITY!

THEY ARE SELLING FAST!!

YAY BRANDY!

YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE MY SUPPORT BABES!!

127.

Nikki

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 /

124: LMAO

I knew something looked funny about the album cover. I listened to it today (first cd I brought since Usher Confessions) and It’s fantastic! I enjoy Brandy’s voice, always have. She reps the alto singers (such as myself) I have every cd except full moon but I’m thinking about coping that just to complete my Brandy stash. I love her songs she brought it back with Darkchild! Oh my god Weew I was excited. I’m about to go listen to it again.

My fav album of hers will always be Never say Never.

1. Never say Never
2. Brandy
3. Afrodisac
4. Human

I haven’t listened to full moon yet so I don’t know were it stand. I have to listen to Human again to see can it get the number three spot, Never say Never and Brandy are locked positions.

128.

kaprisha

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 /

i thought this day would never get here….im loving every minute of it

129.

B-RYAN the Producer

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 /

B-RYAN gives it a 9 outta 10 Ive listened to Brandy’s album 4 times from beginning to end and I must say Brandy never left thats for sure. Her sultry and raspy yet smooth soulful vocals cant even be put in the same catagory as the yelling and screaming and t-paining. Some say its not R and B , explain what R and B is now days cuz I dont know other than neyo… otherwise Brandy is creating a definitiion of her own and thats VETEREN. Her emotional verses with trills and libs on every track makes you wanna rewind it and try to mimick. Her harmonys are sooo profound its “take 6″ calibre and takes quite a few listens to process all the music that is happening on each track. But i forgot this generation wants it simple, they want single ladys, voguing, oh and SEX layed out right on the kitchen table. Dont get me wrong everyone should have a place in music. but her album may be too HUMAN for some Posers. tell me what you think?

130.

Carrie

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 /

Did anybody watch 106 and park today?

131.

Jade

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 /

This album is wonderful I haven’t bought an album since Keyshia Cole’s last one and I have to say it was worth the wait Brandy was playing no games with this one and I pray that she gets her well deserved recognition. I love every single song on ‘Human’ but my favorite track right now is “Torn Down” Brandy did the damn thing.

132.

True

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 /

I purchased my copy of Human today. I had already heard it in full and I can honestly say that Brandy “ain’t never going nowhere”. This album just does something for me everytime I listen to it. Brandy was right when she said that this album is for everybody. This is an album that parents can let their children listen to and know that they are getting a positive message out of it.

It never seems to fail that Brandy makes an album for me right when I need it. I completely relate to “Right Here (Departed)” because I have lost a few loved ones over the past 3 years and most recently my mother. Whenever I start feeling down, I listen to that song and it helps to get me through. Human is the album that Brandy meant it to be. There is no other artist right now that is making music to these standards and because of this Brandy will forever have my love, support and admiration.

I just want to encourage everyone to go out and buy the album and I guarantee that there is something on there for you. When you listen to it just close your eyes and “feel” what Brandy is singing to you!

133.

D-bates

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 /

I bought 3 copies I am in Luv!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

134.

FRENCH GYAL

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 /

are u kinding me?????
WHERE IS porcelain doll, drum life,throw it all away???
this album IS THE WORST BRANDY HAS EVER DONE im sorry, iit wont be a classic
im extremely disapointed!!

how come no one tell her to put the 3 joint on her CD as soon as possible???

135.

Khris

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 /

WoW Brandy I’m So glad that you did this album, because you really captured my attention, and I don’t think people realize just how HARD brandy goes. This album was well thought and THANK YOU so much 4 not just choosing songs for DANCEABLE BEATS. Brandy is like one of Music’s Best Kept Secrets.

136.

Sharifa

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 /

A Capella is beyond amazing….it’s quite powerful the way she uses only her vocals and the guitar…I’m going to love this new album…

137.

ctalmadge

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 /

This album is outstanding. Brandy Delivers everytime. I hope everyone can now see that Beyonce and Rhianna are all bout image and that is It. Diva is the worse song EVER!!!!! Beyonce has to semi-decent songs on her album Radio and Halo. Brandy’s album is a classic. I have truly been waiting for this. This album may not due 500K first week. But, It will be a huge success in the end and as more singles are release. Thank God she is on Epic now who will support her. TO all you people that say BRandy killed someone check your facts before speaking. THe car the women was in who has now passesd on was hit by another car first and killed on impact BRandy hit the car second!!! Check your facts before speaking you sound really ignorant

138.

Fatima

Thursday, December 11, 2008 /

I love brandy soooooooooooooooooooo much ever since i was little i called her my sister…it’s weird cuz it’s something I’m use to saying ever since i was like 8yrs old lol..I LOVE the new album and TRUE is my favorite song in the album but then again any song from brandy is the best.
I LOVE YOU B-ROCKA you’re the best and you are my sister and can’t wait to meet you one day.

THE ALBUM WILL BE A SUCCESS:)
with love from your #1 fan/sis Fatima 4rm Alaska:)

139.

MWNY

Thursday, December 11, 2008 /

Loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

140.

B-Ryan

Thursday, December 11, 2008 /

REMEMBER EVERYONE… Brandy is 30 yrs old, its bout time to grow up , unlike some artist who are still wearing little to nothing boody boppin showing there pelvic bones when they drop it too the floor. C mon now It looks like many of the critic here may not really have listened This album is spectacular, you can start the CD and let it ride all the way through. You dont get those impulses to skip to next song. Its almost a completed thougt project, you know the ones that hit every part of a persons life and makes you say thats so true. her melodic raspy high’s yet soulfully smooth mid and lows provide a full spectrum of tone and timbr, no vocalist can adlib so crazy and feeling ful on a track and that a fact. thats refreshing these days of either all this raspy (fantansia, to forceful *beyonce,aguilara).or dry mariah tyring to be 17. I know i affended alot of ppl when i say this but its prolly the ones that need it nice and simple ….you know like, all my single ladies, and voguing and boody poppy showing pelvic bones in leotards. you dont have to sing full voice to prove you can sing. but hey if you want a good CD of RELEVENT not FANTASY songs then Brandy is the CD to get. BUT.. Human may just be too Human for a lot of Posers out there living beyond there means , So far I igive Brandy and Jennifer Hudson best female release this year.

141.

flygyrldev

Friday, December 12, 2008 /

I am so happy to see people appreciate Brandy’s vocal talents. It always seemed that she never got the appreciation I felt she deserved. Not to mention that Brandy was the blueprint for all these other singers branching into film, tv and endorsements. Does anyone remember Brandy’s first seventeen magazine cover?

142.

z_87

Friday, December 12, 2008 /

This is an exeptional album, Brandy delivered …it may not be club bangers but the industry does not need anymore of those!!!!!

I have a new respect for Brandy…any one saying she can’t sing needs to youtube her tyra and bet performances of ‘Right Here’….in terms of female vocalists who can perform she is one of the BEST.

GET RIGHT OR GET LEFT…

143.

Christopher

Tuesday, December 16, 2008 /

First things first, the jokes about her accident is NOT necessary or anywhere close to appropriate! It was proven not to be her fault so let that be the end of it!

Anywho, the album is nothing short of phenomenal! Brandy never disappoints me. I bought one copy but will definitely be going back for maybe 2 more copies!

Also, STOP hating on Beyonce! I Am…Sasha Fierce is a solid album! If you want more tracks, get the damn deluxe edition and stop your bellyaching! That’s all I’m saying! GO BRANDY!

144.

WOW

Tuesday, December 16, 2008 /

I love this album. Brandy is classic, you can always count on her for true RnB music. I love how she can take a break for years and come back HOTT! Human is a great album.

145.

Benaiah

Tuesday, December 16, 2008 /

@ LET’S BE REAL

You were probably trying to be funny, but she did actually dedicate this album to the memory of the Awatef Aboudihaj in her thank you section.

This is a great album…can’t stop listening to it! I love Brandy.

146.

comedyman21

Wednesday, December 17, 2008 /

I herd brandy watches snoop’s fatherhood show.

http://www.eonline.com/on...shows/snoopdogg/index.jsp

147.

LaCreshia

Thursday, December 18, 2008 /

I absolutely love Brand’s voice.. It is absolutely amazing and she knows how to use it. The emotion she gives off through her voice isn’t seen today with all these newbies… I can only take it for so long, but Brandy is great and I am so glad that she is back!!! She is definitely a true R&B artist and I support her all the way.. She is definitely my idol til the end!!

148.

Michelle

Monday, December 22, 2008 /

Maybe I need to listen to it a few more times because I wasn’t feelin it & I have all Brandy’s cd’s. I got this one because she hadn’t disappointed me in the past.