Tracy Chapman – Crossroads (1989, 32/192) – Elektra

Tracy Chapman – Crossroads released in 1989 by Elektra Records. Album is the second album by the American singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman. Crossroads is a compelling album that, while not quite as profound as her debut, is an incredible follow-up and one of the best albums. The presentation is immersive and the soundstage is well-developed with clear separation between all musical elements thereby ensuring that Chapman shines on vocals while the backing musical bed is luscious.

Chapman was born in Cleveland, Ohio. She was raised by her mother, who bought her a ukulele at age three. She began playing guitar and writing songs at age eight. She graduated from Wooster School in Connecticut then attended Tufts University, majoring in Anthropology. She was discovered by Brian Koppelma. He helped her to sign a contract with Elektra Records