Tracy Chapman

Crossroads

Tracy Chapman - Crossroads

09/01/1989 | Elektra / Wea 

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All Music Guide Review

Tracy Chapman's self-titled debut album of 1988 was an incredibly tough act to follow, but the folk-rocker delivered an inspired sophomore effort with Crossroads. While it falls short of the excellence of her stunning debut, Crossroads is a heartfelt, honest offering that's well worth obtaining. Dedicated to South African freedom fighter Nelson Mandela, the anthemic "Freedom Now" is one of Chapman's best protest songs. Equally compelling is "Subcity," a lament for the poor, disenfranchised underclass that stands on the outside of the American Dream looking in. Much of the time, however, Chapman isn't going for immediacy -- introspective and subtle songs like "Bridges," "Be Careful of My Heart," and "All That You Have Is Your Soul" require at least several listens in order to be fully appreciated. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide

Crossroads Track Listing

  • Track#
  • Title
  • time
  • lyrics
  • 1
  • Crossroads
  • 4:11
  • Sound Clip for Crossroads from Crossroads


  • 2
  • Bridges
  • 5:24
  • Sound Clip for Bridges from Crossroads


  • 3
  • Freedom Now
  • 4:02
  • Sound Clip for Freedom Now from Crossroads


  • 4
  • Material World
  • 3:02
  • Sound Clip for Material World from Crossroads


  • 5
  • Be Careful of My Heart
  • 4:39
  • Sound Clip for Be Careful of My Heart from Crossroads


  • 6
  • Subcity
  • 5:09
  • Sound Clip for Subcity from Crossroads


  • 7
  • Born to Fight
  • 2:46
  • Sound Clip for Born to Fight from Crossroads


  • 8
  • A Hundred Years
  • 4:20
  • Sound Clip for A Hundred Years from Crossroads


  • 9
  • This Time
  • 3:43
  • Sound Clip for This Time from Crossroads


  • 10
  • All That You Have Is Your Soul
  • 5:16
  • Sound Clip for All That You Have Is Your Soul from Crossroads


    • Credits of Crossroads

    • G.E. Smith
    • Guitar (Acoustic), Mandolin, Guitar (Electric)
    • Charlie Bisharat
    • Violin, Pizzicato Violin, Viola, Violin (Electric), Electric Violin
    • Tracy Chapman
    • Guitar (Acoustic), Harmonica, Guitar (Electric), Vocals, Vocals (Background), Guitar (12 String), Producer, Main Performer

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