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Matters of the Heart
Singer-Songwriter · 1992 · 10 tracks

Matters of the Heart

Tracy Chapman

A darker, more atmospheric turn for the folk icon. Polished studio textures meet heavy-hearted lyrics about the slow decay of relationships and society.

April 28, 1992 · Not On Label (Tracy Chapman)

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A heavy, sophisticated melancholy that feels both deeply private and socially aware.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks
01
Bang Bang Bang
4:23
02
So
3:28
03
I Used to Be a Sailor
3:59
04
The Love That You Had
4:12
05
Woman’s Work
2:04
06
If These Are the Things
4:42
07
Short Supply
4:25
08
Dreaming on a World
5:04
09
Open Arms
4:36
10
Matters of the Heart
6:59
Moments Worth Listening For
The sudden, sharp crack of the snare drum on 'Bang Bang Bang' that punctuates the lyrical violence.
The way her voice drops to a near-whisper during the bridge of 'Woman's Work'.
The slow, methodical build of the title track as it stretches toward its seven-minute conclusion.
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How does Matters of the Heart sound next to the rest of Tracy Chapman's catalogue?

Studio Polished+1.7σ

The production is pushed notably harder into studio polished than this artist usually allows.

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