"Telling Stories" is Chapman Tracy's intimate 8-track collection of melancholic indie folk, built around sparse acoustic arrangements and Tracy's vulnerable, conversational vocals that feel like late-night confessions. The album explores themes of unrequited love, emotional support, and quiet resignation, with tracks like "It's Ok" showcasing Tracy's ability to find beauty in being the dependable friend rather than the desired lover. What makes it distinctive is its unflinching honesty about the small heartbreaks of everyday relationships, delivered with a understated warmth that makes the sadness feel comforting rather than devastating.
Tracklist
| 1 | Telling Stories |
| 2 | Less Than Strangers |
| 3 | Speak the Word |
| 4 | It’s OK |
| 5 | Wedding Song |
| 6 | Unsung Psalm |
| 7 | Nothing Yet |
| 8 | Paper and Ink |
| 9 | Devotion |
| 10 | The Only One |
| 11 | First Try |