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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.
Aussie edition of 2002 album includes one exclusive bonus track, 'Over In Love'. Let It Rain was co-produced by Chapman & John Parish (P.J. Harvey, Eels, Sparklehorse). It features the first single, 'You're The One'. 12 tracks. Warner.
The Australian import version includes a bonus track.
Recorded at The Paint Studios, Sausalito, California.
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..." Let It Rain Music | List Price | $13.99 (You save $2.34) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Folk Rock CDs, Rock | | Label | Warner Bros. (Record Label) | | Orig Year | 2002 | | All Time Sales Rank | 427005  | | CD Universe Part number | 5355381 | | Catalog number | 962836 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Oct 29, 2002 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | 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 Joe Gore - electric guitar, ukelele, piano Jeanie Tracy - background vocals Matt Brubeck - cello John Parish - bass Matt Brubeck - cello Michael Webster - piano, vibraphone
| | Additional Info | Bonus Track; Australia |
Tracy Chapman Let It Rain Songs | 1. | Let It Rain | |
| 2. | Another Sun | |
| 3. | You're the One | |
| 4. | In the Dark | |
| 5. | Almost | |
| 6. | Hard Wired | |
| 7. | Say Hallelujah | |
| 8. | Broken | |
| 9. | Happy | |
| 10. | Goodbye | |
| 11. | I Am Yours | |
| 12. | Over in Love (Bonus Track) | |
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