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All rights reserved.Tracy Chapman - Chapman, Tracy (CD 1988)
| Track Listing 1. Talkin' Bout a Revolution - (live) 2. Fast Car - (live) 3. Across the Lines - (live) 4. Behind the Wall - (live) 5. Baby Can I Hold You 6. Mountains O' Things 7. She's Got Her Ticket 8. Why? - (live) 9. For My Lover 10. If Not Now - (live) 11. For You
Album Notes Personnel: Tracy Chapman (vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, percussion); Jack Holder (guitar, dobro, electric sitar, hammered dulcimer, Hammond organ); Ed Black (guitar); David LaFlamme (electric violin); Steve Kaplan, Bob Marlette (keyboards); Larry Klein (bass); Denny Fongheiser (drums, percussion); Paulinho Da Costa (percussion). Recorded at Powertrax, Hollywood, California. Tracy Chapman exploded out of the Boston folk scene in the late eighties, carrying the acoustic guitar-playing singer/songwriter mantle to a more political and socially conscious level than had recently been achieved. Her deep alto and throttled vocal delivery, combined with attentively scrutinized social scenarios presented in a simple, accessible manner, rocketed Tracy to the top of the charts and into the Grammy record books. Instrumentally crisp and minimal, TRACY CHAPMAN is a compelling statement from the no-holds-barred black singer/songwriter, stealing the focus away from the popular folk mafia. Chapman expresses a heretofore unmined black, feminist, disenfranchised point of view--from the helpless-but-hopeful underclass of the smash hit "Fast Car," to the defiant politicos of "Talkin' `Bout A Revolution." In regards to other issues, Tracy responds to Suzanne Vega's "Luka" with her own a capella song about domestic violence, "Behind The Wall"; and the percussive "Mountains O' Things" is about material wealth. But TRACY CHAPMAN is not all social politics; there are several rapturously tender love songs included as well. There are many strong influences to be heard in Tracy's voice, particularly Joan Armatrading (on "Baby Can I Hold You") and Odetta. Infused with those powerful roots, Chapman dramatically changed the commercial stakes of folk music by blending a catchy, acoustic backdrop to her social rhetoric, and delivering her manifestos in a unique, commanding voice that seemed like a beacon in a sea of mediocrity. Editorial Reviews Rolling Stone (11/01/1989) Rolling Stone (10/31/2002) CMJ (01/05/2004) | Find errors in the product description? Submit a catalog update request now. | ||||||||||||||||
Reviews  Great CD!!!Review created: 07/14/08 by:  The music is awesome! I used to listen to this music when I was younger and I wanted to listen to it again... It makes me remember old times. Review ID: 10000000007977740 Was this review helpful? Report this review great bargainservice great shipping fast just as described would do business again no compaint loved it loved it loved it loved it Review ID: 10000000007818140 Was this review helpful? Report this review One of the Greatest Albums of All TimeReview created: 06/08/08 by: I grew up with my mom listening to this in her car for as long as I can remember. I remember all of the songs, but never grew an appreciation for it again until recently I listened to the lyrics and realized how politically driven and emotionally compelling they are. Tracy Chapman uses her stirring voice mixed with her ability to write amazing songs on poverty and the struggles of African-Americans in today's society. Although this was produced 20 years ago, most of the lyrics still hold up to today. If you're looking for something new to listen to, but nothing is good on the radio, get this CD - you won't regret it. Review ID: 10000000007491707 Was this review helpful? Report this review Tracy Chapman - CD 1988, Greatest CD EverReview created: 03/06/08 by: This album came out of leftfield in 1988... no one knew who this Tracy Chapman was, but we all heard Fast Car on the radio and thought, let's take a listen... every song on the album is harder hitting than Fast Car and you're left crying and replaying it again and again. It holds up great over the past 2 decades and I recently purchased the CD version of it. Utterly amazing. Review ID: 10000000006007525 Was this review helpful? Report this review excellent sellerReview created: 02/24/08 by: I Love this cd...seller shipped quickly with no questions..cd plays wonderful...perfecly...will do business again if other cd's I like are available...I will keep my eyes open for any other cd's that I can add to my collection...thanks for a transactions that was completely painless...I do not mind buying items on ebay and this is a perfect example as to why.............. Review ID: 10000000005793285 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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