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Tracey Chapman's sixth album continues her tradition of immaculately crafted, self-effacing, deceptively low-key songs that consistently get to the root of things. That the most commercial track here ("Say Hallelujah") is about a funeral speaks volumes about Chapman's songwriting approach. "The bucket is kicked/The body is gone" she sings prosaically; "Eternal rest for the weary/Mourners party tonight." It's a catchy song that manages to retain its optimism despite its mortal subject.

With LET IT RAIN Chapman seems to be settling in to an acceptance of her cult status after her initial success with "Fast Car" and the later "Give Me One Reason." This is high-quality songwriting in a natural setting. There are few flashy production tricks save a vocal effect or two, and no visible straining after a hit in evidence. Her emotions are laid bare time and again on tracks such as "In the Dark," with its confessional ambience, while "Hard Wired" is as close to a diatribe as Chapman gets, its subject the invasion of privacy in the name of commerce. LET IT RAIN is a hard-nosed, no-nonsense collection in a deceptively fragile setting.

Recorded at The Paint Studios, Sausalito, California.

Personnel: Tracy Chapman (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric banjo, clarinet, hand claps, background vocals); Joe Gore (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, lap steel guitar, ukulele, piano, keyboards); John Parish (acoustic guitar, percussion, background vocals); Greg Leisz (electric guitar, lap steel guitar, baritone guitar, dobro); Steve Hunter (electric guitar); Jeremy Cohen , Carla Kihlstedt (violin); Linda Ghidossi de Luca (viola); Matthew Brubeck (cello); Patrick Warren (accordion, piano, tack piano, organ, keyboards, bells); Larry Taylor (upright bass); Joey Waronker (drums, shaker, tambourine, hand claps, percussion); Jeanie Tracy (background vocals).

Audio Mixer: Paul DuGre.

Recording information: The Plant Studios, Sausalito, CA.

Photographer: Jay Blakesberg.

Personnel includes: Tracy Chapman (vocals, guitar, electric guitar, electric banjo, clarinet, bass); Joe Gore (electric guitar, ukelele, piano); Greg Leisz (electric pedal steel, baritone guitar, dobro); Matt Brubeck (cello); Patrick Warren (accordion, tac piano); Patrick Warren (piano, organ, keyboards); Michael Webster (piano, vibraphone); Larry Taylor (upright bass); John Parish (bass); Joey Waronker (drums, tambourine, shaker, sound effects); Jeanie Tracy (background vocals).

Entertainment Weekly (10/18/02, p.114) - "...This is the CD you play on the drive home after the breakup..." - Rating: B
Q (12/02, p.102) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...Chapman's caffeinated tones and palpable conviction will sate aficionados..."
Uncut (12/02, p.129) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...She's lost none of her integrity or emotional honesty. LET IT RAIN wins again for its gentle and highly personal songs..."
Vibe (12/02, p.208) - 3 discs out of 5 - "...A welcome salve for breakup survivors and other lonely hearts..."
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List Price $7.98 (You save $0.83)
Category Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, Pop, Folk Rock, Folk
Label Elektra
Orig Year 2002
All Time Sales Rank   21603  
CD Universe Part number 5105622
Discs 1
Release Date Oct 15, 2002
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer John Parish; Tracy Chapman
Engineer Paul DuGre
Personnel Patrick Warren - accordion, tac piano
Greg Leisz - electric pedal steel, baritone guitar, dobro
Joey Waronker - drums, tambourine, shaker, sound effects
Larry Taylor - upright bass
Tracy Chapman - vocals, guitar, electric guitar, electric banjo, clarinet, bass
Jeanie Tracy - background vocals
Joe Gore - electric guitar, ukelele, piano
John Parish - bass
Matt Brubeck - cello
Michael Webster - piano, vibraphone

Also: Steve Hunter, Jeremy Cohen, Carla Kihlstedt, Matthew Brubeck, Linda Ghidossi de Luca
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Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample1.Let It Rain$1.29
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample2.Another Sun$1.29
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample3.You're the One$1.29
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample4.In the Dark$1.29
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample5.Almost$1.29
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample6.Hard Wired$1.29
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample7.Say Hallelujah$1.29
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample8.Broken$1.29
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample9.Happy$1.29
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample10.Goodbye$1.29
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample11.Over in Love - (TRUE instrumental)$1.29
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample12.I Am Yours$1.29

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Let It Rain  (2002) International Album; Australia
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Let It Rain  (2002) Bonus CD; United Kingdom
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Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars) 5 stars

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Heard great song lyrics on the radio; thought I knew the artist but could not recall the name. Searched using the lyrics and found is was by Tracy Chapman. Then searched for the albums. CD Universe had many of her albums in stock and at the best prices. Shipping, which is always a gotcha was very reasonable. Shipped out the next day. Great service!
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