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Track Listings
| 1. Talkin' Bout A Revolution |
| 2. Fast Car |
| 3. Across The Lines |
| 4. Behind The Wall |
| 5. Baby Can I Hold You |
| 6. Mountains O' Things |
| 7. She's Got Her Ticket |
| 8. Why? |
| 9. For My Lover |
| 10. If Not Now... |
| 11. For You |
Product Description
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One of the most striking debut albums ever released, this disc instantly established Chapman as a musical force, and with good reason. Immediacy, integrity of purpose and unqualified artistry are apparent in nearly every song. And while "Fast Cars" remains Chapman's best-known work, "Talkin' Bout a Revolution" is that rarest breed: a song which is both topical and timeless. Any exploration into Chapman's work should begin with this at times stunning effort; it is a disc of remarkable uniformity and clarity that Chapman has yet to improve on. --Wayne Pernu
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Publié en 1988, ce premier album d'une jeune chanteuse de folk noire- américaine jusqu'alors inconnue fit forte impression aux quatre coins du globe. Rassemblant une douzaine de chansons écrites et composées par cette native de Cleveland (Ohio) entre 1982 et 1987, Tracy Chapman fait montre d'une maturité étonnante et distille un feeling naturel rare. Il remet aussi les guitares acoustiques à la mode. Tout en sobriété, les ballades finement troussées et les titres mid-tempo chaloupés juste ce qu'il faut nous promènent à travers l'Amérique des laissés-pour-compte et du désarroi sentimental. Des tranches de vie flétrie exposées par la plume juste de Tracy et transcendées par une interprétation généreuse en frissons. Une voix qui vient du coeur, comme on dit. --José Guerreiro
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Unparalleled,
By VacaChico "vacachico" (United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Tracy Chapman (Audio CD)
After almost 16 years and over 7 million copies of this album sold, each of these songs still bears an importance to just about anyone who is willing to listen carefully. Tracy Chapman tells stories, sometimes entertaining, always emotional, through her songs. Whether she is singing acapella or with accompaniment, her voice, lyrics, tone, and just about every facet of her tracks are inspiringly unique. Tracy Chapman is without imitation or contenders, for this album is truly without flaws. Besides being a work of art, it is excellent listening as well.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Time to call it a classic,
By bethtexas (United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Tracy Chapman (Audio CD)
I think enough time has gone by that this album should finally be called a classic. With a voice this expressive, lyrics this blunt, and a musical sensibility this exciting and haunting ... Tracy Chapman deserves legendary status for this album alone -- even though she's made more good ones since. Hard to imagine anyone going through teenaged years without lying in bed and listening to this at least once or twice. It's gritty and honest -- brutal, yet strangely comforting all at once. Made a whole generation want to buy guitars and make up their own songs!
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the essential albums of the 80's!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Tracy Chapman (Audio CD)
Winner of 3 Grammys in 1988 for Best New Artist (one of the few winners that were the best of their years), Pop Female performance (Fast Car), and Folk Album. It was also nominated for Album of the Year, and Best Song & Record. I was shocked to find out that she lost Best Song to Bobby McFerrin for "Don't Worry, Be Happy". While I remember McFerrin's song, it has not aged well. But "Fast Car" still sounds relevant, with its telling lyrics about people who reach for a better life. A theme in her album is a cry to the lowly to try to rise above their conditions. While she doesn't give an answer how, she gives words of encouragement to let others know that there is hope.On this album a lot of musical genre influences can be heard. You can hear things from Pop (Fast Car) to Reggae (She's Got Her Ticket). This was labeled as Folk music but it has such a blend of styles that you really can't categorize it. It's a great album and is mentioned many times when people talk of great debuts and great albums of the 80's.
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