Talkin’ Bout a Revolution

Talkin’ Bout a Revolution opens Tracy Chapman’s self-titled 1988 debut album. It is a short, direct song about poverty, power and the possibility of collective change.

An acoustic-guitar pattern provides the framework, with Chapman’s voice stating the argument in measured phrases. As the accompaniment gains weight, the refrain becomes more insistent while the underlying pulse stays steady.

This recording offers a political counterpart to Fast Car from the same album. Explore Tracy Chapman’s catalogue for more of her work as a singer and songwriter.