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Track Listings
| 1. What's The Matter Here? - 10,000 Maniacs |
| 2. Hey Jack Kerouac - 10,000 Maniacs |
| 3. Like The Weather - 10,000 Maniacs |
| 4. Cherry Tree - 10,000 Maniacs |
| 5. The Painted Desert - 10,000 Maniacs |
| 6. Don't Talk - 10,000 Maniacs |
| 7. Gun Shy |
| 8. My Sister Rose |
| 9. A Campfire Song |
| 10. City Of Angels |
| 11. Verdi Cries |
Editorial Reviews
Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
Original Release Date: July 7, 1987
Number of Discs: 1
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
In addition to being the band that launched Natalie Merchant's career, 10,000 Maniacs were among the best of the late 1980s college rock groups that gained popularity in the wake of R.E.M.'s success. "In My Tribe" was the Merchant and Company's best album, containing the ace single "Like the Weather," and accompanying material that is just as strong. Other highlights are the child abuse take "What's the Matter Here," the tribute "Hey Jack Kerouac," and the catchy "Don't Talk." Unfortunately, the band pulled their wonderful cover version of Cat Stevens's "Peace Train" off of subsequent pressings of this album after Stevens's coversion to radical Islam and his support of Ayatolah Khomeni's call for Muslims to kill author Salmon Rushdie for publishing "The Satanic Verses." While I support the band's thinking, it robs the album of one of its best performances.
Overall, an excellent record that sounds as fresh today as when it was released in 1987.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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This really is an amazingly good album, filled with depth and passion and shaped by one of music's most distinct, compelling voices (Natalie Merchant). I actually bought this album long ago, before I had even heard any 10,000 Maniacs music. The name of the group had a certain appeal to me, and there is something about the cover and its enticing shade of purple that drew me to it. Of course, what matters here is really the music, and I think this album reveals the very heart and soul of Natalie Merchant and the Maniacs. Not yet superstars, all of the musicians poured copious amounts of passion into each and every song, making this music both incredibly enchanting to the ears and compelling to the heart and mind. Merchant's unique voice is a beacon of soul-seeking enlightenment examining themes most artists (as well as most people) often shy away from. For example, What's the Matter Here? focuses on child abuse, Don't Talk addresses a struggling alcoholic, and Gun Shy is a plaintive lament for a world in which soldiers are needed. Cherry Tree, my favorite, is a song about the personal shame illiteracy can engender in a person, and it expresses such passion and joy in the prospect of learning that it could well serve as the de facto theme song for any adult literacy program. Verdi Cries is, quite simply, hauntingly beautiful. It is unfortunate (yet understandable) that the group's cover of Cat Stevens' Peace Train was removed from later releases of the album because I quite enjoy it-it's certainly much better than the original.
About the Weather is really the only song I remember ever getting playing time on the radio, but there are at least half a dozen songs on here that I find even more enjoyable. R.E.M. fans might be interested to know that Michael Stipe lends his voice (albeit rather briefly) to A Campfire Song. I can't get very excited about My Sister Rose, but every other song on the album is simply fabulous. Merchant's devotion to the music is beyond question, considering the fact that she essentially collapsed from exhaustion during the tour that followed this impeccable album's release. It's almost impossible to get tired of any of these songs, no matter how many times you listen to them.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
At age 17, I had an old blue VW Beetle with a tape deck, an invitation to visit my older brothers at the University of Alabama, a 2 1/2-hour drive, and this album on tape - recorded from an album. I listened to it all the way down and all the way back, and the stereo at the party that weekend played these tunes.
Now, 16 years later, I still have the tape - worn, cutting out in places. My sister pushed REC by mistake in the middle of "Don't Talk" and now her gasp is stuck in the middle of it - but I still listen. My favorites have to be "Cherry Tree," "Campfire Song," "Like the Weather" (of course), and "City of Angels."
It's the perfect soundtrack to a weekend or a life.
Now, 16 years later, I still have the tape - worn, cutting out in places. My sister pushed REC by mistake in the middle of "Don't Talk" and now her gasp is stuck in the middle of it - but I still listen. My favorites have to be "Cherry Tree," "Campfire Song," "Like the Weather" (of course), and "City of Angels."
It's the perfect soundtrack to a weekend or a life.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
10,000 Maniacs
Great CD that I had before and replacing with a new one after loosing the first CD. Natalie Merchant sounds great as always.
Published 4 months ago by Tyson Eng
one of my most influential music albums
I had this album on tape way back in the day. It was one of the albums that influenced me the most. I miss peace train on it. I loved in when I was a teen, and love it now.
Published 15 months ago by Karen
Great, but missing "Peace Train"
A great album that was severely damaged in 1989 when the band removed "Peace Train" from the middle of the album. The song sat perfectly between "Don't Talk" and "Gun Shy". Read more
Published 16 months ago by Daniel G. Moir
Tepid
This album is full of catchy, melodic, average stuff that quickly receded in the rear view mirror of history. Read more
Published on May 19, 2010 by tierny
Music from prime time of my life.
The time,quality,and price of this CD was perfect for me.I highly recommend buying music like this.
Published on May 10, 2010 by J. RUSSELL LAFFEY
The band is gone, the music lives on ... forever
I haven't heard an album this immediately interesting and catchy since, well, since this first came out in 1987. And I've been listening carefully ever since, believe me. Read more
Published on March 5, 2010 by A. W. Carter
10,00 Maniacs In My Tribe
I have all of Natalie Merchant's solo work. This is my first with the maniacs It's very good. Buying through Amazon is always a good experience. Thank you!
Published on October 27, 2009 by O. W. Reno
In My Tribe
I purchased 'In My Tribe' way back - get this - 22 years ago! I'm feeling old. I remember getting ribbing from friends about a group with such a weird name. Read more
Published on August 14, 2009 by R. M. Ettinger
I miss music like this...
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Published on March 28, 2009 by Jeremy Gloff
great sound for a band
i saw this band on sabrina the teenage witch..i never heard of them before but i really like the sound of their music so i will definately be buying their cd sometime in the near... Read more
Published on October 30, 2007 by Hilary Roberts
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