| Only Human | ||||
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| Released | 9 March 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2015–2017 | |||
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| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 53:20 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
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Only Human is the debut studio album by English singer-songwriter Calum Scott, released on 9 March 2018 through Capitol Records. [3] [4] The album was re-released in November 2018 as the "special edition" featuring four additional tracks.
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| auspOp |   [5] |
| Express & Star | 5/10 [6] |
| Gay Times | [7] |
| Metro Weekly |  [8] |
| Renowned for Sound | [9] |
Only Human received generally positive reviews from music critics. David from auspOp gave the album four of out five, and complimented the "personal" lyrics, writing: "Most of the songs here are a great listen and you can appreciate the effort that's gone into creating such a great debut". [5] Francesca Lamaina of Renowned for Sound gave the album three out of five stars, saying: "Only Human is a decent debut album... Some tracks lack of spirit and suffocates among incessant repetitions. However, Calum Scott's voice is incredibly wonderful." [9] Nick Levine of Gay Times gave the album four of out five and said that "Only Human offers a classy assortment of soulful stompers, gospel-tinged ballads and more reflective downtempo moments", adding: "This is an impressive and affecting debut that proves there’s much more to Calum Scott than a kinda surprising Robyn cover." [7]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "If Our Love Is Wrong" |
| Fraser T. Smith | 3:23 |
| 2. | "Give Me Something" |
| DeZuzio | 3:16 |
| 3. | "Rhythm Inside" |
| Smith | 3:32 |
| 4. | "You Are the Reason" |
| Smith | 3:24 |
| 5. | "Come Back Home" |
| Smith | 3:10 |
| 6. | "Stop Myself (Only Human)" | Felder | 3:27 | |
| 7. | "Dancing On My Own" |
| Jon McIntyre | 4:20 |
| 8. | "Only You" | Smith | 3:45 | |
| 9. | "Won't Let You Down" |
| Smith | 3:14 |
| 10. | "What I Miss Most" |
| Görres | 3:51 |
| 11. | "Hotel Room" |
| Smith | 3:40 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12. | "Good to You" |
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| 3:50 |
| 13. | "Not Dark Yet" | Bob Dylan | Smith | 3:35 |
| 14. | "Dancing on My Own" (Tiësto Remix) |
| 3:42 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15. | "You Are the Reason" (Duet Version, with Leona Lewis) |
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| 3:10 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 16. | "Need to Know" |
| 2:47 | |
| 17. | "No Matter What" |
| Smith | 3:56 |
| 18. | "Sore Eyes" |
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| 3:18 |
| 19. | "White Christmas" (1 Mic 1 Take/Live from Abbey Road Studios) | Irving Berlin | Scott | 2:20 |
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| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA) [38] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark) [39] | 2× Platinum | 40,000‡ |
| Norway (IFPI Norway) [40] | Gold | 10,000* |
| Poland (ZPAV) [41] | Platinum | 20,000‡ |
| Singapore (RIAS) [42] | Platinum | 10,000* |
| United Kingdom (BPI) [43] | Gold | 100,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA) [44] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
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