Matters_of_the_Heart_(Tracy_Chapman_album)

<i>Matters of the Heart</i> (Tracy Chapman album)

Matters of the Heart (Tracy Chapman album)

1992 studio album by Tracy Chapman

Matters of the Heart is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman, released on April 28, 1992, by Elektra Records. It was her first not to be produced or co-produced by David Kershenbaum.

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Track listing

All songs written by Tracy Chapman.

  1. "Bang Bang Bang" – 4:21
  2. "So" – 3:26
  3. "I Used to Be a Sailor" – 3:56
  4. "The Love That You Had" – 4:11
  5. "Woman's Work" – 2:01
  6. "If These Are the Things" – 4:40
  7. "Short Supply" (Jigten; For Richmond) – 4:23
  8. "Dreaming on a World" – 5:03
  9. "Open Arms" – 4:34
  10. "Matters of the Heart" – 6:59

Overview

Critical reception

Matters of the Heart received generally mixed reviews from music critics.

Musical style

The record marked a notable switch in sound from Chapman's earlier works. AllMusic labeled it as "less bold and angry" than her preceding record,[8] and Israbox took note of the "subtle elements of world music, blues, and jazz" included in the record.[9]

Personnel

Musicians

Production

Charts

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Certifications

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References

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