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1992 studio album by Tracy Chapman
Matters of the Heart Released April 28, 1992 Length 43 34 Label Elektra Producer
"Bang Bang Bang"
"Dreaming on a World"
Matters of the Heart Tracy Chapman , released on April 28, 1992, by Elektra Records . It was her first not to be produced or co-produced by David Kershenbaum .
Track listing
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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
Overview
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Critical reception
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Matters of the Heart received generally mixed reviews from music critics.
Musical style
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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] [9]
Personnel
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Musicians
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Manu Katché – drums (tracks: 1 to 4, 7 to 10)
Omar Hakim – drums (tracks: 6)
Alex Acuña – percussion (tracks: 8, 9)
Mino Cinelu and Steve Thornton – percussion (tracks: 1 to 4, 7 to 10)
Michael Fisher – percussion (tracks: 5, 6, 9)
Nellee Hooper – percussion (tracks: 9)
Tony Levin – bass guitar (tracks: 2, 3, 7, 10)
Randy "The Emperor" Jackson – bass guitar (tracks: 1, 8, 9)
Larry Klein – bass guitar (tracks: 6)
Bob Glaub – bass guitar (tracks: 4)
Roy Bittan – accordion (tracks: 5), keyboard
Charles Judge & Larry Williams – keyboard (tracks: 9)
Mike Campbell – bouzouki (tracks: 2), mandolin (tracks: 3, 5), electric guitar (tracks: 1, 2, 6, 7)
Vernon Reid – electric guitar (tracks: 1, 7, 8)
Waddy Wachtel – electric guitar (tracks: 1, 6)
Bobby Womack – acoustic Guitar (tracks: 9)
Production
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Producers: Tracy Chapman, Jimmy Iovine
Engineers: David Bianco, Niko Bolas , Nellee Hooper , Femi Jiya, Bradshaw Leigh , Thom Panunzio , Mark "Spike" Stent
Assistant engineers: Chad Blinman, Greg Goldman, Ed Korengo, Chad Munsey, Joe Pirrera, Rick Plank
Mixing: Bob Clearmountain , Femi Jiya
Mastering: Bob Ludwig
Coordination: Susie Tallman
Art direction: Tracy Chapman
Photography: Herb Ritts
Charts
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Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
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References
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^ Browne, David (May 1, 1992). "Matters of the Heart" . Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved July 3, 2017 .
^ Maconie, Stuart (May 16, 1992). "Long Play". New Musical Express
^ Gettelman, Parry (June 5, 1992). "Tracy Chapman". Orlando Sentinel
^ "Rolling Stone review" . Rolling Stone the original on July 9, 2008.
^ Christgau, Robert (April 21, 1992). "Consumer Guide" . The Village Voice . Retrieved July 3, 2017 .
^ "Matters of the Heart - Tracy Chapman | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
^ "Tracy Chapman - Matters Of The Heart (1992)" . www.israbox.com . Archived from the original on November 17, 2009.
^ "Australiancharts.com – Tracy Chapman – Matters of the Heart" . Hung Medien. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
^ "Austriancharts.at – Tracy Chapman – Matters of the Heart" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Tracy Chapman – Matters of the Heart" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Tracy Chapman – Matters of the Heart" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts . Retrieved June 21, 2021.
^ "Charts.nz – Tracy Chapman – Matters of the Heart" . Hung Medien. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
^ "Swedishcharts.com – Tracy Chapman – Matters of the Heart" . Hung Medien. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
^ "Swisscharts.com – Tracy Chapman – Matters of the Heart" . Hung Medien. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
^ "Tracy Chapman | Artist | Official Charts" . UK Albums Chart . Retrieved June 21, 2021.
^ "Tracy Chapman Chart History (Billboard 200)" . Billboard
^ "Top 100 Album-Jahrescharts" . GfK Entertainment . Retrieved January 25, 2022 .
^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 54.
^ "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards (' Matters of the Heart' )" . IFPI Switzerland. Hung Medien. Retrieved October 15, 2012 .
^ "American album certifications – Tracy Chapman – Matters of the Heart" . Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved October 15, 2012 .
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