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Our Bright Future

by Tracy Chapman

Released: November 11, 2008

Folk, blues rock, pop, soul

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Genre Shift.

The Album

"Our Bright Future" is the eighth studio album by American singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman, released on November 11, 2008, via Elektra. In support of the album, Chapman appeared on several radio stations across Europe, participating in interviews and live sessions. She also performed "Sing For You" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

Inside the Recording

The album was co-produced by Larry Klein, with the first single, "Sing For You," being released digitally on October 31, 2008.

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Interesting Facts

Chapman returned to Europe for additional performances during…

Chapman returned to Europe for additional performances during the summer of 2009.

A European tour followed, running through November and…

A European tour followed, running through November and December 2008.

Although a U.S. tour was initially planned for…

Although a U.S. tour was initially planned for January 2009, it was later postponed.

To date, Our Bright Future remains Chapman's latest…

To date, Our Bright Future remains Chapman's latest album.

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"Our Bright Future" is the eighth studio album by American singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman, released on November 11, 2008, via Elektra.

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Reception

Our Bright Future was certified Platinum in France for selling over 200,000 copies and Gold in Switzerland for sales exceeding 15,000. The album was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album.

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"Our Bright Future" is the eighth studio album by American singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman, released on November 11, 2008, via Elektra. The album was co-produced by Larry Klein, with the first single, "Sing For You," being released digitally on October 31, 2008. In support of the album, Chapman appeared on several radio stations across Europe, participating in interviews and live sessions. She also performed "Sing For You" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. A European tour followed, running through November and December 2008. Although a U.S. tour was initially planned for January 2009, it was later postponed. Chapman returned to Europe for additional performances during the summer of 2009.