Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman (VG/VG+) – LP, AU 1988
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Tracy Chapman is an LP by Tracy Chapman from 1988 released on the Elektra label.
About this album
Tracy Chapman is a striking debut that introduced a major songwriting voice in austere, forceful style. Released in 1988, the album pairs Chapman’s intimate acoustic arrangements with socially aware lyrics, turning songs such as Talkin’ Bout a Revolution, Fast Car and Behind the Wall into lasting statements on poverty, hope and inequality. Its folk-rock simplicity only sharpens the emotional impact, while Chapman’s warm, controlled vocals give the record uncommon directness. A multi-platinum breakthrough that won Grammy recognition and spent significant time on the charts, Tracy Chapman became one of the most acclaimed and influential singer-songwriter albums of its era.
Genre: Pop & Rock
Review
AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:Artist: Tracy ChapmanLabel: Elektra – 60774-1Format: LP, Album, StereoUnits: 1Country: Australia & New ZealandReleased: 1988Genre: Pop & RockStyle: Folk RockA1 Talkin' Bout A Revolution
A2 Fast Car
A3 Across The Lines
A4 Behind The Wall
A5 Baby Can I Hold You
B1 Mountains O' Things
B2 She'S Got Her Ticket
B3 Why?
B4 For My Lover
B5 If Not Now...
B6 For You