Ancient Heart

Ancient Heart
Studio album by
Released12 September 1988
RecordedApril–July 1988
StudioRed House Studios, Silsoe, Bedfordshire, England
Genre
Length44:20
Label 9031-71030-3
Producer
Tanita Tikaram chronology
Ancient Heart
(1988)
The Sweet Keeper
(1990)
Singles from Ancient Heart
  1. "Good Tradition"
    Released: 27 June 1988
  2. "Twist in My Sobriety"
    Released: 10 October 1988
  3. "Cathedral Song"
    Released: 2 January 1989
  4. "World Outside Your Window"
    Released: 27 February 1989
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
Robert ChristgauB
New Musical Express
Record Mirror
Smash Hits

Ancient Heart is the debut studio album by British pop/folk singer-songwriter Tanita Tikaram, initially released by Warner Music Group on 12 September 1988. The album was a hit globally, launching 19-year-old Tikaram's career. Guest musicians include Rod Argent, Mark Isham, Peter Van Hooke, Paul Brady, and Brendan Croker; Argent and Van Hooke also produced the album. Four singles were released from the album: "Good Tradition", "Twist in My Sobriety", "Cathedral Song" and "World Outside Your Window". In October 2025, Tikaram will release a follow-up album, LIAR (Love Isn't a Right).