Where You Live
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Product Description This is Tracy's seventh studio album that was co-produced by Chapman and Tchad Black, who has lent his innovative production/mixing talent to recordings by an eclectic array of artists. Tracy describes the songs on this album as being reflections about home, place, and love. The first single is "Change." desertcart.com For Where You Live musician Tracy Chapman wanted to keep the production and performance aspect simple. According to Tracy, "this approach creates an opportunity for more emotion." The lady speaks the truth. Where You Live is straight-up raw and gets high marks for achieving that pared-down effect. "Talk to You" is nothing short of perfection--four minutes of sparse, sad soul music sung to a departing lover. The next cut "3,000 Miles" is about a different longing, a poetry-rich track that captures the desperation of isolation, alone in a city filled with violence, and a yearning to be in a safe space. By virtue of being a folk singer with deep convictions, Chapman has not been shy about tackling difficult topics. On this release, "America" is easily the most political, a dialogue on appropriation starting from Christopher Columbus to the present day. Surprisingly, the discs first single, "Change" is one of the least gut-wrenching, so those who arent fans of the song best not be put off by it. Incredibly, Where You Live marks Chapmans 20th anniversary as a recording artist. Along the way, songs such as "Fast Car," "Talkin 'Bout a Revolution" and "Give Me One Reason" have demonstrated her amazing power. On Where You Live, her testament to musical simplicity is a good move, allowing this important singer/songwriter a chance to showcase beauty, fragility, and a magically incendiary spirit. --Denise Sheppard Review: An Artist of Beauty, Inspiration and Honesty - With "Where You Live," Tracy Chapman continues to build on an important body of work. Her most consistent virtue (one among many!) is the choice she obviously made from day one, to use her wonderful writing and performing skills as tools to strip away the veneer of our daily comforts, and talk to us honestly about who we are, and where we are going. For many Americans, listening to the songs in this moving release will be like looking into a mirror, and for the rest of us, I hope they serve as an alarm of sorts, and an indelible reminder that this is where we all live. On several of these songs, Tracy's voice reminds me of the late great Nina Simone. Given the substance of their respective bodies of work, I believe both of them would be very comfortable with this comparison. This is a great record! Review: GREAT!!! - I love every song on this CD and have listened to it at least 30 times, can't get enough!!!!
| ASIN | B000A3DG8A |
| Best Sellers Rank | #21,032 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #252 in Contemporary Folk (CDs & Vinyl) #386 in Adult Alternative (CDs & Vinyl) #483 in Folk Rock (CDs & Vinyl) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (269) |
| Date First Available | October 22, 2006 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | 4 3 00083803 |
| Label | Atlantic |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Atlantic |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Original Release Date | 2005 |
| Product Dimensions | 5.75 x 6.46 x 0.39 inches; 3.74 ounces |
J**N
An Artist of Beauty, Inspiration and Honesty
With "Where You Live," Tracy Chapman continues to build on an important body of work. Her most consistent virtue (one among many!) is the choice she obviously made from day one, to use her wonderful writing and performing skills as tools to strip away the veneer of our daily comforts, and talk to us honestly about who we are, and where we are going. For many Americans, listening to the songs in this moving release will be like looking into a mirror, and for the rest of us, I hope they serve as an alarm of sorts, and an indelible reminder that this is where we all live. On several of these songs, Tracy's voice reminds me of the late great Nina Simone. Given the substance of their respective bodies of work, I believe both of them would be very comfortable with this comparison. This is a great record!
T**A
GREAT!!!
I love every song on this CD and have listened to it at least 30 times, can't get enough!!!!
M**R
great music
I like Tracy Chapman
S**R
Great!
A fantastic and socially conscious musician and song writer. Perfect combo.
M**N
What a rare treat!
I wanted to post a review on this site to tell everyone that I recently attended Ms. Chapman's Edinburgh concert on 6th November which was part of her world tour. I've always had the greatest respect for her music and own most of her albums. Her "Debut" and "Matters of the Heart" albums have always been my favourites. She spoke to the audience on several occasions and came across as a shy, lovely and warm person. She sang all her most famous songs and many of the less well-known, yet equally powerful numbers from all of her albums. I can't begin to describe how this live concert confirmed in my mind just what a great gift to music her art is. It was truly affecting how she clasped her hands together in front of her while singing "Behind the Wall" and later performed "The Promise". It was all so incredibly moving. Of course, she sang about 4 or 5 numbers from her new album "Where You Live". She appeared so dramatic standing between two large drums (which she played), with her guitar around her shoulders while singing "America". It forcibly struck me how powerfully her songs communicated in the context of a live concert when perhaps certain of her more abstract songs are a little difficult to understand in the more intimate setting of one's own room or on a discman. I enjoyed this new album. It continues her tradition of great song-writing, offering thought-provoking, moving, conscience music. Treasure her America! She's that rare breed of an enduring Artist whose music is more relevant than ever in a somewhat jaded world.
M**Z
Love TC
Sooo Good.
S**S
Beautiful music
Love her sound!
R**O
3000 Miles and America
WOW! I have been a BIG Chapman fan since 1988! I have all of her CDs. I took this one for a spin and instantly fell in-love with "3,000 Miles" and "America"! "3,000 Miles" start low and simple and ends with a crescendo that keeps you tapping your foot and humming the tune, LONG after you stop playing the CD. "America" - Just perfect and Tracy Chapman at her best. A must buy for any Tracy Chapman fan and recommend buy for those that enjoy great lyrics and a soulful voice. Well done, Tracy! Rich Marino Yardley, PA
J**Z
Gran cd
R**J
This is one of the most awesome audio cd. All songs are excellent and sound reproduction is of reference grade.
A**I
Sull’artista credo ci sia poco da dire se non “eccezionale”! Il cd è ottimamente registrato, per cui…da avere!
Q**!
Great product condition and quick delivery!
J**D
I have no idea why this was my first Tracy Chapman album. I simply wasn't that familiar with her output beyond one or two very well known songs and I'd always suspected her albums would contain lots of fairly unforgettable stuff. 'Where You Live' was a wake up call against my blind prejudice. Chapman's lyrics are considered and reflective, never glib. There is an honesty about these songs that will instantly connect the listener, assuming you're a sentient being. Track after track is well crafted - no fillers here. Why oh why in the world of popular music are so many really good musicians and songwriters of both sexes apparently 'niche' when their appeal could actually be so universal? I'll certainly be buying more of Tracy Chapman's past and present output and I'd urge you to do the same.
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