I, Human

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{{Infobox album

| name = I, Human

| type = studio

| artist = Deus Ex Machina

| cover = I,Human Album Cover.jpg

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| released = 2009

| recorded =

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| studio =

| genre = Melodic death metal, thrash metal, progressive metal

| length = 36:54

| label = Independent

| producer = KK Wong

| prev_title = The War Inside

| prev_year = 2006

| next_title = III

| next_year = 2022

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I, Human is the second full-length album by Singaporean death metal band, Deus Ex Machina, and the first to feature a permanent vocalist, giving it more uniformity in contrast to The War Inside, which had a different singer for each track.[https://archive.today/20130629110120/http://heavymetaltribune.com/wp/2010/05/album-review-dues-ex-machina-i-human Heavy Metal Tribune: Album Review: Deus Ex Machina – I, Human]. Heavy Metal Tribune (19 May 2010). Retrieved 13 May 2013. Musically, it is an edgy mixture of thrash metal, melodic death metal and progressive metal interjections, coupled with a diversified vocal approach.[http://www.metalcrypt.com/pages/review.php?revid=5620 Deus Ex Machina – I, Human Review] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407014949/http://www.metalcrypt.com/pages/review.php?revid=5620 |date=7 April 2014 }}. The Metal Crypt (22 February 2010). Retrieved 20 October 2011.[http://www.metal-archives.com/review.php?id=251189 Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives – Deus Ex Machina – I, Human – Reviews]. The Metal Archives. Retrieved 20 October 2011.[http://www.magicfiremusic.net/chronique.php?cat=chronique&id=2880 MagicFireMusic WebZine] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716122858/http://www.magicfiremusic.net/chronique.php?cat=chronique&id=2880 |date=16 July 2011 }}. Magicfiremusic.net (21 December 2009). Retrieved 20 October 2011.[http://www.metalthai.com/review/band_re/deus_ex_machina2009.html]{{dead link|date=October 2011}} 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 on Isaac Asimov's novel I, Robot,[http://www.live4metal.com/reviews-784.htm Reviews] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111019101359/http://www.live4metal.com/reviews-784.htm |date=19 October 2011 }}. Live 4 Metal. Retrieved 20 October 2011. but also is influenced by other science fiction works such as Blade Runner, The 6th Day, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, and Warhammer 40,000.[http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=50158 Deus Ex Machina – I, Human (album review)]. Sputnikmusic (10 March 2010). Retrieved 20 October 2011. 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.[http://heavymetaltribune.com/wp/2010/09/interview-with-deus-ex-machina/ Heavy Metal Tribune: Interview with Deus Ex Machina] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20130629112248/http://heavymetaltribune.com/wp/2010/09/interview-with-deus-ex-machina/ |date=29 June 2013 }}. Heavy Metal Tribune (7 September 2010). Retrieved 13 May 2013.