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Tracy Chapman

~ Tracy Chapman (Artist)
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews)

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1. Talkin' Bout a Revolution
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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 Time to call it a classic, Jun 16 2004
By bethtexas (United States) - See all my reviews
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!

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the essential albums of the 80's!, May 25 2004
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Unparalleled, Mar 18 2004
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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars fast car
i love the song fast car. it is one of the most beautifully tragic songs ever.
Published on Dec 15 2003 by jj

5.0 out of 5 stars I GOT A TICKET TO ANYWHERE......
Tracy Chapman debut album has become one of those classic albums you can't get enough...so well constructed, such an amazing lyrics driven, I can remember listening to this album... Read more
Published on Oct 27 2003 by S. Quinto

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring yet realistc
Tracey Chapman's self-titled debut is stunningly delicate and straightforward all at once. All the songs are ones of sheer beauty. Read more
Published on Oct 23 2003 by Zech

5.0 out of 5 stars How can this not be an amazon essential?
This album is an essential recording in any collection, not matter what type of music you like. Tracy Chaoman's smooth vocals on a heart wrenching album with take you on an... Read more
Published on Sep 15 2003 by N. de Villiers

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Cd, possibly the best of Tracy Chapman!!!
This CD is my favorite, it is probably tracy chapmans best, i think it really tells a story of tracys life in the songs as well as really keeping your ears in love with the music!!
Published on Aug 14 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING!!!
I'm 13, and yesterday my dad was looking through his record collection for music I would like. He pulled out this CD, and set the needle down. It was beautiful. Read more
Published on Aug 8 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a genuine work of a genius
I cannot put this album in higher regard. This is one of the greatest records of all time. Chapman enters issues such as Racial Tension, Poverty, Domestic Violence, Love with such... Read more
Published on Jul 31 2003 by Matt

5.0 out of 5 stars We Need More Chapmans in This World
Nowadays music is bloated with artists either singing (butchering) classics (i.e. American Idol & Fame) or creating new "music" that consists of insulting women, men, blacks,... Read more
Published on Jun 13 2003 by Joe Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars Personal Opinion of a Della
One of Della's FAVORITE songs! Tracy Chapman is black and pretty and has an honest voice. She knows hard times and sings about peace and ending war, and about spirituality and... Read more
Published on Mar 26 2003 by starryhawk

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly Exceptional
Great art grows in stature with time. So it is with this. These songs are so thoroughly profound and so emotionally resonant as to almost defy description. Read more
Published on Feb 4 2003 by Fred McGhee

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