Tracy Chapman

Tracy Chapman
Born: Mar 30, 1964 in Cleveland, OH
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Genre: Rock
Styles: Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Contemporary Folk, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter, Alternative Folk, College Rock
Biography: Tracy Chapman helped restore singer/songwriters to the spotlight in the '80s. The multi-platinum success of Chapman's eponymous 1988 debut was unexpected, and it had lasting impact. Although Chapman was working from the same confessional singer/songwriter foundation that had been popularized in the '70s, ...Read full biography
Tracy Chapman
Released: 1988
Label: Atlantic Records/ATG
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Arriving with little fanfare in the spring of 1988, Tracy Chapman's eponymous debut album became one of the key records of the Bush era, providing a touchstone for the entire PC movement while reviving ...Read full review
Where You Live
Released: 2005
Label: Elektra Records/ATG
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Where You Live is a reminder that somewhere during her career, Tracy Chapman softly transformed from just an early publicized face of contemporary folk into a quiet stalwart of social commentary and atmosphere. ...Read full review
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