Human's Lib

by Howard Jones

Human's Lib cover art

A quintessential document of 1980s synth-pop, Jones' debut album topped the UK charts on the strength of its infectious, classically-informed electronic melodies. Utilizing early sequencers and the Roland Juno-60, Jones crafted upbeat, optimistic anthems like 'What Is Love?' that directly contrasted with the era's prevailing gloomy new wave aesthetic. The record established him as a premier solo artist in the MTV generation.

Genres

  • Synthpop

Tracklist

  1. Conditioning
  2. What Is Love?
  3. Pearl In The Shell
  4. Hide And Seek
  5. Hunt The Self
  6. New Song
  7. Don't Always Look At The Rain
  8. Equality
  9. Natural
  10. Human's Lib
  11. China Dance
  12. New Song - Portuguese 7" Single Mix
  13. What Is Love? - Rough Mix
  14. Don't Put These Curses on Me - Instrumental
  15. Human's Lib - Farmyard Mix
  16. Pearl in the Shell - Rough Mix
  17. New Song - Mix Take 1
  18. New Song - Alternative 12"
  19. What Is Love? - Extended Mix
  20. Hide and Seek - Long Version
  21. Pearl In the Shell - 12 '' Version
  22. Conditioning - Original Mix
  23. New Song - New Extended Mix
  24. Hunt the Self - Live at The Marquee
  25. Bounce Right Back - Instrumental
  26. Total Conditioning - 12" Version
  27. Law Of The Jungle
  28. Always Asking Questions - Rough Mix
  29. Equality - Rough Mix
  30. Hide and Seek - Rough Mix