The Inhuman Condition
The Inhuman Condition is the first solo studio release by Canadian musician Sam Roberts, released in 2002.[2] The tracks featured reworked versions of his demo "Brother Down" together with producer and percussionist Jordon Zadorozny.[3][4] The EP peaked at #32 on the Canadian album chart after just nine weeks of being released.[5] This is due mainly to the success of the first single, "Brother Down". The follow-up single, "Don't Walk Away Eileen", further increased the popularity of the EP in the winter of 2002-2003. The album has sold over 50,000 copies and has been certified Gold in Canada.[6] Pitchfork described the EP as "a sturdy, respectable and, intermittently, even thrilling first effort from an artist who has much to say".[7] In 2013 the EP was re-released on vinyl through Paper Bag Records.[8][9]
The Inhuman Condition | ||||
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EP by | ||||
Released | July 16, 2002 | |||
Recorded | 2001 Pembroke, Ontario | |||
Genre | Rock, indie rock | |||
Length | 22:59 | |||
Label | MapleMusic Recordings | |||
Producer | Jordon Zadorozny | |||
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [1] |
Track listing
All tracks are written by Sam Roberts.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Don't Walk Away Eileen" | 3:13 |
2. | "Brother Down" | 4:25 |
3. | "Where Have All the Good People Gone?" | 6:15 |
4. | "When Everything Was Alright" | 3:36 |
5. | "My Love Is Freeing" | 2:53 |
6. | "This Is How I Live" | 2:42 |
Personnel
- Sam Roberts - Guitar, bass, keyboards, and vocals
- Jordon Zadorozny - Drums, producer, and additional bass and percussion
References
- Allmusic review
- "Sam Roberts - The Inhuman Condition". Discogs. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
- Higgs, Jennifer. "Sam Roberts". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
- LeBlanc, Larry (2002-07-27). Roberts set for 'Inhuman' Success. Billboard Magazine. Nielsen Inc. p. 41. ISSN 0006-2510.
- Williams, John (May 28, 2008). "Sam Roberts nets first No. 1 disc". canoe.com. Archived from the original on July 11, 2012. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
- "Gold & Platinum Certification - April 2003". Canadian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on 2012-11-06. Retrieved 2010-05-09.
- Stephens, Matthew (March 12, 2003). "Sam Roberts: The Inhuman Condition EP Album Review". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
- "Sam Roberts - The Inhuman Condition". Discogs. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
- "Sam Roberts to Give 'The Inhuman Condition' First-Ever Vinyl Pressing Through Paper Bag Records". Retrieved 2016-12-03.