Released March 26, 1991 | Length 51:15 Release date 26 March 1991 | |
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Recorded 1990 at Devonshire Studios, N Hollywood, CA Similar Hanging in the Balance, Blessing in Disguise, Masterpeace, A Light in the Dark, The Weight of the World | ||
The Human Factor is the fourth album by Metal Church, released in 1991. It was the band's only release on Epic Records.
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Metal church the human factor
Reception
Reviews for The Human Factor have been generally mixed. Allmusic's Alex Henderson awards the album four and a half stars out of five, and states: "Much of the writing is quite substantial, and Metal Church tackles social and political subjects with inspired results on songs ranging from 'Date with Poverty' and 'Flee From Reality' to 'The Final Word' (which addresses the flag-burning controversy of 1991 and asserts that the U.S., whatever its faults, is still the best place to live)."
Although The Human Factor sold well at the time of its release, it turned out to be one of Metal Church's most unsuccessful albums, not appearing on any album charts. In order to promote The Human Factor, Metal Church supported Motörhead, Judas Priest, Dangerous Toys and Alice Cooper on the Operation Rock 'N' Roll tour, and later supported Metallica on the Wherever We May Roam Tour.
In 2005, the album was ranked number 447 in Rock Hard magazine's book of The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time.
Personnel
Additional personnel
Songs
1The Human Factor5:01
2Date With Poverty5:20
3The Final Word6:01