Track Listing

1. Heaven's Here On Earth
2. Cold Feet
3. New Beginning
4. Smoke And Ashes
5. At This Point In My Life
6. Rape Of The World
7. Promise
8. I'm Ready
9. Remember The Tinman
10. Give Me One Reason
11. Tell It Like It Is

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #10807 in Music
• Released on: 1995-11-25
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .21 pounds

Amazon.co.uk Review
Despite what the title may imply, New Beginning doesn't see Tracy Chapman adopting a new musical persona, as so many singer-songwriters have done to boost their declining credibility. If anything, her style is as conservative as it was on her previous three albums. That said, the contents of New Beginning are slightly lighter than her eponymous debut, and her political views--which were emblazoned all over her second album, Crossroads--have been toned down. "Give Me One Reason" is a punchy bluesy number, and the "Smoke And Ashes" is a stylish, romantic composition. Admittedly, nothing can match the originality and brilliance of her debut album, but New Beginning proves that she is still just as unique and relevant in a world full of Tracy Chapman wannabes. --John Galilee

CD Description
What made Tracy Chapman's self-titled 1988 debut significant was her ability to bring the troubling stories of America's underbelly to an audience mostly removed from such problems, but eager to listen. Her supremely crafted songs quickly became anthems, making her the first popular African-American singer-songwriter to reach mega-stardom. Seven years later, Chapman's fourth album, NEW BEGINNING, arrives with new stories, while diving into previously unexplored territory.
Chapman's knack for gripping storytelling is most evident on the chilling "Cold Feet", which describes the dangerous choices rational people often make to get ahead. Her protagonist takes only one risk in an otherwise peril-free life, but it turns out to be a fatal one. While we've all heard similar tales, "Cold Feet" forces even the most self-assured listener to examine his/her own decisions. Where NEW BEGINNING differs from her earlier work is Tracy's willingness to turn the microscope on herself. "Heaven's Here On Earth" affords us a glimpse of her spiritual side, while "At This Point In My Life" is Chapman at her most introspective. These songs show us more of Tracy Chapman than we've seen before and, in the tradition of the best singer-songwriters, force us to examine ourselves.

Customer Reviews

This album is so full of stories, soul and beauty, perfect!
This album is slightly different in my opinion to other Tracy Chapman albums. The sound is somehow richer with more elaborate arrangement adding to the natural beauty of her songs. The use of srings and piano arrangenments makes songs like "The Promise" stunning, probably my favourite Tracy song ever. The voice and the story telling are the same as ever but this album benefits from a fuller sound and longer tracks which take you through a whole series of emotions. I believe this is a key album to add to your collection, perfect for any mood.

Real soul albulm - Deep stuff
There is a word to describe this albulm - beautiful. It is a real deep albulm, it inspires things deep sown in your soul.

She has a mind blowing voice with amazing lyrics
The other albums by Tracy Chapman are equaly as brilliant. To hear the words of her songs is an experience whice you can never forget. They also gives you a insight to another way of lifeand thinking.