Matters of the Heart (Tracy Chapman album)

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Matters of the Heart
Tracy Chapman - Matters of the Heart.jpg
Studio album by
Tracy Chapman
ReleasedApril 28, 1992
Recorded1991–92
GenreAlternative rock, folk rock
Length43:34
LabelElektra
ProducerTracy Chapman,
Jimmy Iovine
Tracy Chapman chronology
Crossroads
(1989) 		Matters of the Heart
(1992) 		New Beginning
(1995)
Singles from Matters of the Heart
  1. "Bang Bang Bang"
  2. "Dreaming on a World"

Matters of the Heart is the third studio 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.

Track listing[]

All songs written by Tracy Chapman.

  1. "Bang Bang Bang" – 4:21
  2. "So" – 3:26
  3. "I Used to Be a Sailor" – 3:56
  4. "The Love That You Had" – 4:11
  5. "Woman's Work" – 2:01
  6. "If These Are the Things" – 4:40
  7. "Short Supply" (Jigten; For Richmond) – 4:23
  8. "Dreaming on a World" – 5:03
  9. "Open Arms" – 4:34
  10. "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,[1] and Israbox took note of the "subtle elements of world music, blues, and jazz" included in the record.[2]

Critical reception[]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic2/5 stars[3]
Entertainment WeeklyC[4]
Rolling Stone2/5 stars[5]
The Village Voice(choice cut)[6]

Matters of the Heart received generally mixed reviews from music critics.

Charts[]

Album – Billboard (North America)

Year Chart Position
1992 The Billboard 200 53
Sweden Top 60 Albums 37

Certifications[]

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[7] Gold 35,000^
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[8] Gold 25,000^
United States (RIAA)[9] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References[]

  1. ^ "Matters of the Heart - Tracy Chapman | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  2. ^ http://www.israbox.com/1146320298-tracy-chapman-matters-of-the-heart-1992.html
  3. ^ Parisien, Roch. Matters of the Heart at AllMusic
  4. ^ Browne, David (May 1, 1992). "Matters of the Heart". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 3, 2017.
  5. ^ "Rolling Stone review". Archived from the original on July 9, 2008.
  6. ^ Christgau, Robert (April 21, 1992). "Consumer Guide". The Village Voice. Retrieved July 3, 2017.
  7. ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia’s Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 54.
  8. ^ "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards (Tracy Chapman; 'Matters of the Heart')". IFPI Switzerland. Hung Medien. Retrieved October 15, 2012.
  9. ^ "American album certifications – Tracy Chapman – Matters of the Heart". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 15, 2012.
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