February 26, 2000

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TELLING STORIES
Tracy Chapman
(Warner)

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Even on autopilot, Tracy Chapman is worth hearing. On a collection of low-impact folk-pop songs, the by-the-numbers production does little to elevate her personal, spiritual lyrics and gently passionate voice beyond the level of easy listening. This is definitely easy on the ears, but even with an Emmylou Harris duet, a lot of it is forgettable.

Track Listing 1.Telling Stories
 02.Less Than Strangers
 03.Speak The Word
 04.It's OK
 05.Wedding Song
 06.Unsung Psalm
 07.Nothing Yet
 08.Paper And Ink
 09.Devotion
 10.The Only One
 11.First Try