New Beginning / Talkin Bout a Revolution [Single]

Tracy Chapman | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 24, 1996)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Single
• Label: Elektra / Wea
• ASIN: B000006L3A
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (105 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #721,014 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this album, December 23, 2006

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David S. Hillman (Decatur, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New Beginning (Audio CD)

I managed to get this CD from my sister and just listened to it

today. With most folk, blues albums it'll take me a couple of

listens to really like them, but this album was different.

Tracy's voice is powerful and on point. She also has a lot

to say and says it with feeling. I believe the folks who gave

a bad review because the whole album isn't like "Give Me One Reason"

did the album an injustice. These songs are still relevant today

and sound very good even 10 years later. That's saying a lot.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BUY THIS ALBUM FOR "THE PROMISE", March 27, 2006

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Scott V. Wonders (RHODE ISLAND) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New Beginning (Audio CD)

I heard "The Promise" over my car radio the day after my mother passed away - I knew it was Tracy Chapman but was unfamiliar with the particular song but somehow it spoke to me. I immediately searched for & purchased this CD and played the song, "The Promise" at my mother's funeral. I cannot tell you just how much it has meant to me...it was as though it was a sign from my mother. The lyrics are incredible as a stand alone poem and so moving when heard through Ms. Chapman's vocals. I have played this CD repeatedly and my affection for this recording as increased.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BRAVO, TRACY, BRAVO!!!, October 12, 2002

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Peter A. Batt "[e-mail]" (South Korea- Camp Humphreys) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New Beginning (Audio CD)

Every song on this CD cuts right to the soul. This is folk music tinged with blues and rock and soul...lyrics worth listening to. I only hope Ms. Chapman keeps putting her music out. I believe her negative reviews are coming from hiphopsters and rappers expecting somthing else. Tracy's music is folk. I dread the day where talented singer- songwriters are completely replaced by throwaway commercial [...] music. Make no mistake, each song on this CD is poetry, messages for the listener, pure art. I consider her right up there on the same level as Dylan. If your into quality listening...buy this one.