Article · Wikipedia archive · Last revised Jul 6, 2026

The Inhuman Condition

The Inhuman Condition is the first solo studio release by Canadian musician Sam Roberts, released in 2002. The tracks featured reworked versions of his demo "Brother Down" together with producer and percussionist Jordon Zadorozny. The EP peaked at #32 on the Canadian album chart after just nine weeks of being released. This is due mainly to the success of the first single, "Brother Down". The follow-up single, "Don't Walk Away Eileen", further increased the popularity of the EP in the winter of 2002-2003. The album has sold over 50,000 copies and has been certified Gold in Canada. Pitchfork described the EP as "a sturdy, respectable and, intermittently, even thrilling first effort from an artist who has much to say". In 2013 the EP was re-released on vinyl through Paper Bag Records.

Last revised
Jul 6, 2026
Read time
≈ 1 min
Length
330 w
Citations
9
Source
Wikipedia ↗
The Inhuman Condition
EP by
Sam Roberts
ReleasedJuly 16, 2002
Recorded2001 Pembroke, Ontario
GenreRock, indie rock
Length22:59
LabelMapleMusic Recordings
ProducerJordon Zadorozny
Sam Roberts chronology
The Inhuman Condition
(2002) 		We Were Born in a Flame
(2003)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllmusicStarStarStarStar1

The Inhuman Condition is the first solo studio release by Canadian musician Sam Roberts, released in 2002.2 The tracks featured reworked versions of his demo "Brother Down" together with producer and percussionist Jordon Zadorozny.34 The EP peaked at #32 on the Canadian album chart after just nine weeks of being released.5 This is due mainly to the success of the first single, "Brother Down". The follow-up single, "Don't Walk Away Eileen", further increased the popularity of the EP in the winter of 2002-2003. The album has sold over 50,000 copies and has been certified Gold in Canada.6 Pitchfork described the EP as "a sturdy, respectable and, intermittently, even thrilling first effort from an artist who has much to say".7 In 2013 the EP was re-released on vinyl through Paper Bag Records.89

Track listing

All tracks are written by Sam Roberts.

No.TitleLength
1."Don't Walk Away Eileen"3:13
2."Brother Down"4:25
3."Where Have All the Good People Gone?"6:15
4."When Everything Was Alright"3:36
5."My Love Is Freeing"2:53
6."This Is How I Live"2:42

Personnel

References

References

  1. Allmusic review
  2. "Sam Roberts - The Inhuman Condition". Discogs. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
  3. Higgs, Jennifer. "Sam Roberts". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
  4. LeBlanc, Larry (2002-07-27). Roberts set for 'Inhuman' Success. Nielsen Inc. p. 41. ISSN 0006-2510. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  5. Williams, John (May 28, 2008). "Sam Roberts nets first No. 1 disc". canoe.com. Archived from the original on March 10, 2016. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
  6. "Gold & Platinum Certification - April 2003". Canadian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on 2012-11-06. Retrieved 2010-05-09.
  7. Stephens, Matthew (March 12, 2003). "Sam Roberts: The Inhuman Condition EP Album Review". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
  8. "Sam Roberts - The Inhuman Condition". Discogs. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
  9. "Sam Roberts to Give 'The Inhuman Condition' First-Ever Vinyl Pressing Through Paper Bag Records". Retrieved 2016-12-03.