Released April 28, 1992 Length 43:34 | Recorded 1991–1992 Release date 28 April 1992 | |
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Genres Folk rock, Alternative rock Similar Tracy Chapman albums, Other albums |
Matters of the Heart is the third album by American singer/songwriter Tracy Chapman, released in 1992 (see 1992 in music). It was her first not to be produced or co-produced by David Kershenbaum.
Contents
- Tracy chapman matters of the heart
- Track listing
- Personnel
- Production
- Musical Style
- Critical reception
- Charts
- Songs
- References
Tracy chapman matters of the heart
Track listing
All songs written by Tracy Chapman.
- "Bang Bang Bang" – 4:21
- "So" – 3:26
- "I Used to Be a Sailor" – 3:56
- "The Love That You Had" – 4:11
- "Woman's Work" – 2:01
- "If These Are the Things" – 4:40
- "Short Supply" (Jigten; For Richmond) – 4:23
- "Dreaming on a World" – 5:03
- "Open Arms" – 4:34
- "Matters of the Heart" – 6:59
Personnel
Production
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, and Israbox took note of the "subtle elements of world music, blues, and jazz" included in the record.
Critical reception
Matters of the Heart received generally mixed reviews from music critics.
Charts
Album – Billboard (North America)
Songs
1Bang Bang Bang4:23
2So3:28
3I Used to Be a Sailor3:59
References
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