Human

Description

Human is the debut album by the American singer and songwriter Christine Glass (a.k.a. Christine Byrd), independently released on Tattoo Records in 1997. The album was recorded and mixed by Todd Robbins assisted by Alan Litton and Andreas Krause with Tommy Greer producing. All songs written or co-written by Christine Glass except track 9 written by John Austin and Steve Hindalong.

Featuring a session band consisting of producer Tommy Greer on keyboards and guitar, George Cocchini on guitar, David LaBruyere on bass, and Steve Brewster on drums and percussion. Acoustic guitar on tracks 1 and 5 by John Austin. Additional guitar on tracks 8 and 9 by Todd Robbins.

Quirky is becoming a much used word to describe the new wave of Christian female singers echoing the arrival of Morisette, Bjork, et al. Now we have Sarah Masen, Jeni Varnadeau and this release from Christine Glass, which has a fresh alternative pop sound. At turns vocally vulnerable and then ripping it up, Glass’s Morisettisms are in place but that doesn’t spoil the album because there is much original creativity here as well. In the enigmatic «I Believe» she sings, “Give me a chance and I’ll show you that my love and faith are real.” And that is a central comment on what is happening here as she unfolds her life and faith with songs that explore the human condition and intimate challenges of a relationship with God. I like the dancy vibe on «Waves», and the acoustic sound and memorable chorus of «Time Doesn’t Show». Both songs see Glass finding God in the midst of struggle. I feel the same way about Christine as I did when I first heard Julie Miller, that here is an artist capable of making intriguing music that deals with the pain and realities of existence without veering into cynicism. [Mike Rimmer, Cross Rhythms, October 1997]

> iTunes (https://music.apple.com/us/album/human/319702356)

CD tracklist:

01. Truth – 3:30
02. I Believe – 4:31
03. Waves – 5:47
04. Hold My Hand – 4:59
05. Crazy All Around – 4:30
06. You Want – 6:30
07. Stay With Me – 3:47
08. Shadows – 4:09
09. Come Back Down – 3:46
10. Time Doesn’t Heal All Wounds – 2:39
11. When Worlds Collide – 6:44

Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and CD by Tattoo Records.

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A full-page advertisement for the Christine Glass album Human was featured in the March 1997 issue of CCM Magazine.

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