New Beginning
Tracy Chapman · 1995
64 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · blues · folk rock
Soulful melodies intertwine with poignant lyrics, reflecting resilience and introspection in a richly acoustic landscape.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions steady, consistent energy levels dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- By the time 'New Beginning' was released in 1995, Tracy Chapman had already achieved significant acclaim with her self-titled debut in 1988 and the follow-up 'Crossroads' in 1995. This album marked a return after a brief hiatus and showcased her evolution as an artist, bridging personal narratives with broader social themes.
- If you like
- alternative rock, blues, folk rock
New Beginning is an album by Tracy Chapman, released in 1995. Soulful melodies intertwine with poignant lyrics, reflecting resilience and introspection in a richly acoustic landscape. 'New Beginning' features the hit single 'Give Me One Reason,' which reached number one on the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary chart and earned Chapman a Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance. The album's blend of folk, rock, and blues elements reinforced Chapman's status as a significant voice in American music during the mid-90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does New Beginning sound like?
Soulful melodies intertwine with poignant lyrics, reflecting resilience and introspection in a richly acoustic landscape. Rooted in alternative rock and blues.
What makes New Beginning by Tracy Chapman notable?
'New Beginning' features the hit single 'Give Me One Reason,' which reached number one on the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary chart and earned Chapman a Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance. The album's blend of folk, rock, and blues elements reinforced Chapman's status as a significant voice in American music during the mid-90s. By the time 'New Beginning' was released in 1995, Tracy Chapman had already achieved significant acclaim with her self-titled debut in 1988 and the follow-up 'Crossroads' in 1995. This album marked a return after a brief hiatus and showcased her evolution as an artist, bridging personal narratives with broader social themes.
Who is New Beginning for?
New Beginning works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, steady, consistent energy levels and dynamic emotional journeys.
How many songs are on New Beginning?
New Beginning has 12 tracks, running approximately 64 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Heaven's Here on Earth 5:23
- 2 New Beginning Standout 5:33
- 3 Smoke and Ashes 6:39
- 4 Cold Feet 5:40
- 5 At This Point in My Life 5:09
- 6 The Promise 5:28
- 7 The Rape of the World Standout 7:10
- 8 Tell It Like It Is 6:05
- 9 Give Me One Reason Standout 4:31
- 10 Remember the Tinman 5:45
- 11 I'm Ready 4:56
- 12 Save a Place for Me 1:48
Release Date
November 14, 1995
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
64 min 11 sec
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