Matters of the Heart (Tracy Chapman album)


Matters of the Heart is the third album by American singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman, released in 1992. 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" – 4:23
  8. "Dreaming on a World" – 5:03
  9. "Open Arms" – 4:34
  10. "Matters of the Heart" – 6:59

    Personnel

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, and Israbox took note of the "subtle elements of world music, blues, and jazz" included in the record.

Critical reception

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

Charts

Album – Billboard
YearChartPosition
1992The Billboard 20053
1992Sweden Top 60 Albums37

Certifications