Creating an album not a bunch of singles

The objective of art is to put forth a message. An artist always wishes to surprise it's audience but the authenticity of their work derives from them staying true to their message. Mind you that is not what art necessarily needs to denote every single time. In fact in music, it hardly happens. You would miserably fail in finding a poetic meaning in how Martin Garrix drops the beat.

Yet when someone does step out to do it, they are put under a thicker lens of judgment and criticism. In an interview Jon defined Human condition as the state or condition of being human, especially regarded as being inherently problematic or flawed. He stays true to this meaning throughout the record. Each song addresses a unique problem faced by humans in this modern day and age. From the ill effects of social media(iRobot) to emotional vulnerability (Weight of the world). From materialistic worldview(Fashion) to depression and suicide (Morning in America). Noticeably, it is all addressed from a personal perspective. Through vivid lyrics sung around diverse music.

It also becomes hard to put this record under a specific musical genre. It carries its fair share of pop, hip hop, electronic styling, acoustic, indie and a bit of everything else. He doesn't do it till the extent of how the Gorillaz does, yet he blends it all in. And, the most important aspect of it all is, it works out. The manner in which every passing song adds to the diverse nature of this album really works out.

This.. Fluidity in the track list, really makes this album feel like a complete yet amateur work of art. Quite like a Casey Neistat vlog. It deliberately showcases this amateurish vibe in a high quality product.

This is extremely hard to find in modern day music.

In this day and age of shrinking attention spans and 'everything a touch away' lifestyle, it is becoming difficult to look at a music album as a complete unit. It's usually seen as a collection of couple of hit singles and the rest.. They feel nothing more than the complementary sides with your lunch. The fries are there alright but all the buzz is still about the burger.

The Human condition goes against the norm of 'Hot 100' and 'Hit single'. Every song adds to the product. Every song is as important as the previous one. It was made to be enjoyed in it's given sequence. This album is nothing short of a musical journey with it's Broadway - like- style and tying it all up in a breathtaking outro. Thus bringing back the Vinyl age of albums. The current song may not be your favorite but you don't mind humming along it as the songs on queue to your favorite, adds to the entire experience.