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Greatest Hits

Tracy Chapman · 2015

77 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock · blues · folk rock

A reflective tapestry of folk and blues, weaving poignant narratives into soulful melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective storytelling for quiet moments
  • steady pace for focused listening
  • poignant narratives that resonate deeply
  • soulful melodies for introspective afternoons
  • emotional peaks throughout the journey

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy party tracks
  • prefer instant gratification over depth

Where this album fits

Career context
By the release of 'Greatest Hits' in 2015, Tracy Chapman was revisiting her extensive catalog after a decade-long hiatus from studio albums. This compilation followed her last studio effort, 'Our Bright Future' (2008), and served to highlight her enduring impact on folk and rock music since her breakthrough self-titled debut in 1988.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Telling Stories 3:58
  • 2 Baby Can I Hold You 3:12
  • 3 Change 5:05
  • 4 The Promise 5:25
  • 5 Open Arms 4:34
  • 6 Subcity 5:10
  • 7 Fast Car 4:57
  • 8 Bang Bang Bang 4:22
  • 9 Crossroads 4:12
  • 10 Speak the Word 4:11
  • 11 Smoke and Ashes 6:39
  • 12 Sing for You (single edit) 3:43
  • 13 You’re the One 3:05
  • 14 Save Us All 3:45
  • 15 All That You Have Is Your Soul 5:14
  • 16 Talkin’ Bout a Revolution 2:39
  • 17 Give Me One Reason 4:29
  • 18 Stand by Me (live at The Late Show with David Letterman) 2:49

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