2009 studio album by Deus Ex Machina
I, Human is the second full-length album by Singaporeandeath metal band,Deus Ex Machina, and the first to feature a permanent vocalist, giving it more uniformity in contrast toThe War Inside, which had a different singer for each track.[1] Musically, it is an edgy mixture ofthrash metal,melodic death metal andprogressive metal interjections, coupled with a diversified vocal approach.[2][3][4][5] The lyrical content of the album deals with the future:Cloning. Specifically, questions regarding its use, legality, implications and the possibility of a world full of clones fighting to gain their own identity. The concept is based onIsaac Asimov's novelI, Robot,[6] but also is influenced by other science fiction works such asBlade Runner,The 6th Day,A.I. Artificial Intelligence, andWarhammer 40,000.[7] Each songs discusses the ethical issues pertaining to cloning, shifting from first person to second person to third person perspective. The band further divulges the mind frame of an unnamed clone character as it gradually realizes it is a clone, upon awaking from what it thought was a dream. In their pursuit of equality and acceptance, the band delves deep into their thoughts, fears, and plans, channeling these emotions into a powerful auditory experience accompanied by thought-provoking lyrics.[8]
- M(n)emo(nic)ries – 1:58
- The Mask – 3:42
- Replicant – 5:47
- Jigsaw – 4:52
- The Human Strain – 2:45
- I – 5:19
- The Omega Directive – 3:53
- Assent / Dissent – 5:30
- Hidden Track – 3:08
- Ryan Prashant Joseph – guitar
- Shailendra Singh – drums
- Mithun MK – lead vocals
- Caspar Francis – bass
