Owning Tracy Chapman and Telling Stories, I decided to give Crossroads a go. Luckily there are ten songs, so there is an easy way to rate this
Crossroads: 10/10. A truly amazing and spiritual track that uses percussive instruments well and utilizes amazing vocals.
Bridges: 8.5/10 A slower track, yet filled with moving guitar and piano, backed with her obviously stupendous vocals.
Freedom Now: 8.5/10 I'm not sure, but I can see a bunch of guys singing this as they work on the railroad. A fin track, and it's dedicated to a guy a really like (Nelson Mandela) so let's add a point to 9.5.
Material World: 9/10 This track must have written itself. Resembling some works on Tracy Chapman, this is an enjoyable song.
Be Careful of My Heart: 10/10 This is one of the most beautiful tracks, with guitars and heart wrenching vocals.
Subcity: 9.5/10 When I read the lyrics to this song, I thought it would be depressing, but it has a fun tune and beat.
Born To Fight: 9/10 This a tough, spunky song, with lot of great saxophone. It is really great to sing.
A Hundred Years: 8/10 Probably the weakest song on the album, yet still has a catchy tune.
This Time: 10/10 What a beautiful song, that rings true powerfully, and makes me want to singalong each time.
All That You Have is your Soul: 10/10 Like Be Careful of My Heart, a truly beautiful track.
How does it add up?.....93.5% or a whopping A+ or five star rating!