Let It Rain by Tracy Chapman - Uhune

ALBUM

Irrespective of the ups and downs of her career, Tracy Chapman has had one thing going for her that a number of singer/songwriters lack: a major label. This assures that she'll always get what every performer wants: a fair hearing and perhaps even radio exposure. On Let It Rain, Chapman turns in another introspective album that flows quietly from track to track and will remind listeners of New Beginning (1995) and Telling Stories (2000). The album begins with a sequence of warm, easygoing songs. "Another Sun" finds a slow, bluesy groove that perfectly matches Chapman's soulful lyric, while "In the Dark" explores the murky undercurrent of relationships. There's a loose quality to many of Chapman's lyrics, meaning that a number of things can be read into them. On the title cut, she expresses an openness to everything that the rain brings, whether it's good or bad. "Almost" evokes the spiritual longing familiar to anyone who's come very close, but still fell short, of attaining a dream, a goal, or a perfect relationship. John Parish's full arrangements and warm production provide a sympathetic setting for Chapman's songs and vocals. The only grievance one might find with Let It Rain is that many of the songs have a similar feel and lack distinctive melodies to keep them from blending together. Fans who have enjoyed Chapman's recent albums, however, will enjoy Let It Rain's evocative lyrics and lovely vocals. ~ Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr.

1. Let It Rain

by Tracy Chapman

Acoustic Guitar: Tracy Chapman; Performer
Bass: Andy Stoller; Performer
Clarinet: Tracy Chapman; Performer
Drums: Joey Waronker; Performer
Electric Guitar: Joe Gore; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Jared Miller; Production
Engineer: Paul Dugre; Production
Keyboard: Joe Gore; Performer
Primary Artist: Tracy Chapman; Main Performer
Accordion: Patrick Warren; Performer
Pedal Steel Guitar: Greg Leisz; Performer
Piano: Patrick Warren; Performer
Vocals: Tracy Chapman; Performer
Composer: Tracy Chapman; Composer
Mixing: Paul Dugre; Production
Producer: Tracy Chapman
John Parish; Production

2. Another Sun

by Tracy Chapman

Primary Artist: Tracy Chapman; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Jeanie Tracy
Tracy Chapman
Rhonda Brice; Performer
Banjo: Tracy Chapman; Performer
Bass: Tracy Chapman; Performer
Drums: Joey Waronker; Performer
Guitar: Greg Leisz
Joe Gore; Performer
Organ: Patrick Warren; Performer
Composer: Tracy Chapman; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Jared Miller; Production
Engineer: Paul Dugre; Production
Mixing: Paul Dugre; Production
Producer: Tracy Chapman
John Parish; Production

3. You're the One

by Tracy Chapman

Acoustic Guitar: Tracy Chapman; Performer
Background Vocals: Rhonda Brice
Jeanie Tracy; Performer
Bass: Andy Stoller; Performer
Cajón: Joey Waronker; Performer
Electric Guitar: Steve Hunter
Greg Leisz; Performer
Handclapping: Joey Waronker
Tracy Chapman; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Jared Miller; Production
Primary Artist: Tracy Chapman; Main Performer
Organ: Patrick Warren; Performer
Tambourine: Joey Waronker; Performer
Vocals: Tracy Chapman; Performer
Composer: Tracy Chapman; Composer
Mixing: Paul Dugre; Production
Producer: Tracy Chapman
John Parish; Production

4. In the Dark

by Tracy Chapman

Primary Artist: Tracy Chapman; Main Performer
Double Bass: Larry Taylor; Performer
Drums: Joey Waronker; Performer
Guitar: Greg Leisz
Tracy Chapman; Performer
Percussion: Joey Waronker; Performer
Piano: Joe Gore
Patrick Warren; Performer
Vocals: Tracy Chapman; Performer
Composer: Tracy Chapman; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Jared Miller; Production
Engineer: Paul Dugre; Production
Mixing: Paul Dugre; Production
Producer: John Parish
Tracy Chapman; Production

5. Almost

by Tracy Chapman

Primary Artist: Tracy Chapman; Main Performer
Bass: Andy Stoller; Performer
Drums: Joey Waronker; Performer
Guitar: Joe Gore
Tracy Chapman; Performer
Keyboard: Joe Gore; Performer
Piano: Patrick Warren; Performer
Vocals: Tracy Chapman; Performer
Composer: Tracy Chapman; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Jared Miller; Production
Engineer: Paul Dugre; Production
Mixing: Paul Dugre; Production
Producer: John Parish
Tracy Chapman; Production

6. Hard Wired

by Tracy Chapman

Accordion: Patrick Warren; Performer
Primary Artist: Tracy Chapman; Main Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Tracy Chapman; Performer
Bells: Patrick Warren; Performer
Dobro: Greg Leisz; Performer
Pedal Steel Guitar: Greg Leisz; Performer
Piano: Patrick Warren; Performer
Vocals: Tracy Chapman; Performer
Composer: Tracy Chapman; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Jared Miller; Production
Engineer: Paul Dugre; Production
Mixing: Paul Dugre; Production
Producer: John Parish
Tracy Chapman; Production

7. Say Hallelujah

by Tracy Chapman

Primary Artist: Tracy Chapman; Main Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Tracy Chapman; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Jared Miller; Production
Background Vocals: John Parish
Rhonda Brice
Jeanie Tracy; Performer
Double Bass: Larry Taylor; Performer
Drums: Joey Waronker; Performer
Handclapping: Tracy Chapman
Joey Waronker; Performer
Tambourine: Joey Waronker; Performer
Ukulele: Joe Gore; Performer
Vocals: Tracy Chapman; Performer
Composer: Tracy Chapman; Composer
Engineer: Paul Dugre; Production
Mixing: Paul Dugre; Production
Producer: Tracy Chapman
John Parish; Production

8. Broken

by Tracy Chapman

Acoustic Guitar: Tracy Chapman; Performer
Bass: John Parish; Performer
Bouzouki: Joe Gore; Performer
Drums: Joey Waronker; Performer
Guitar: Joe Gore; Performer
Organ: Patrick Warren; Performer
Shaker: Joey Waronker; Performer
Vibraphone: Michael Webster; Performer
Vocals: Tracy Chapman; Performer
Composer: Tracy Chapman; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Jared Miller; Production
Primary Artist: Tracy Chapman; Main Performer
Engineer: Paul Dugre; Production
Mixing: Paul Dugre; Production
Producer: Tracy Chapman
John Parish; Production

9. Happy

by Tracy Chapman

Primary Artist: Tracy Chapman; Main Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Tracy Chapman; Performer
Bass: Andy Stoller; Performer
Drums: Joey Waronker; Performer
Guitar: Greg Leisz; Performer
Keyboard: Joe Gore
Patrick Warren; Performer
Shaker: Joey Waronker; Performer
Vocals: Tracy Chapman; Performer
Composer: Tracy Chapman; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Jared Miller; Production
Engineer: Paul Dugre; Production
Mixing: Paul Dugre; Production
Producer: Tracy Chapman
John Parish; Production

10. Goodbye

by Tracy Chapman

Arranger: Michael Webster; Composer
Primary Artist: Tracy Chapman; Main Performer
Cello: Matt Brubeck; Performer
Double Bass: Larry Taylor; Performer
Drums: Joey Waronker; Performer
Guitar: Tracy Chapman; Performer
Mandolin: Joe Gore; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Jared Miller; Production
Oboe: Bill Bennet; Performer
Percussion: John Parish; Performer
Viola: Linda Ghidossi-deluca; Performer
Violin: Jermey Cohen
Carla Kihlstedt; Performer
Vocals: Tracy Chapman; Performer
Composer: Tracy Chapman; Composer
Engineer: Paul Dugre; Production
Mixing: Paul Dugre; Production
Producer: Tracy Chapman
John Parish; Production

11. Over in Love (Instrumental)

by Tracy Chapman

Primary Artist: Tracy Chapman; Main Performer
Acoustic Guitar: John Parish
Michael Webster
Tracy Chapman; Performer
Cello: Matt Brubeck; Performer
Piano: Michael Webster; Performer
Vibraphone: Michael Webster; Performer
Arranger: Michael Webster; Composer
Composer: Tracy Chapman; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Jared Miller; Production
Engineer: Paul Du Gré; Production
Mixing: Paul Du Gré; Production
Producer: Tracy Chapman
John Parish; Production

12. I Am Yours

by Tracy Chapman

Primary Artist: Tracy Chapman; Main Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Tracy Chapman
Joe Gore; Performer
Bass: John Parish; Performer
Drums: Joey Waronker; Performer
Tambourine: Joey Waronker; Performer
Vocals: Tracy Chapman; Performer
Composer: Tracy Chapman; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Jared Miller; Production
Engineer: Paul Dugre; Production
Mixing: Paul Dugre; Production
Producer: Tracy Chapman
John Parish; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

40 minutes and 24 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1425x1425 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

11/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

11/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Folk, Americana, Singer & Songwriter, Rock, Psychedelic, Folk-Rock, Adult Alternative, Folk Pop

Label

Elektra Records

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 14, 2002

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

75596280365