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While I was in college, the In My Tribe album came out with this great song on it by then Cat Stevens - Peace Train. The song was played at a very emotionally important event for me. Unfortunately, sometime in that same year, the now Yusef Islam (he changed his name) came out in favor of the death threats against Salman Rashdie pushing all musicians who recorded his music to take it off any reprints so he would not benefit - or so the story goes. Whatever the real reason, when my tape of In My Tribe died from overuse, I tried for years to find a copy of the CD with Peace Train included and could not until now. Wonderful song on a great album.
Although this is the probably the first "commercial" adventure for the group 10,000 maniacs, In My Tribe draws from a range of emotional and controversial subjects; "What's The Matter Here?"(child abuse), "Like The Weather"(depression), "Cherry Tree" (illiteracy), "Don't Talk" (alcholism/abuse), and "Gun Shy" (Against War). Natalie Merchant's haunting voice delivers each song with clear understanding and the melodic notes from the band support her 100%. If you can get the original version of this CD you will also get the song "Peace Train" which was omitted in later pressings. This CD is one of the top 10 in my music collection and should be a part of yours. If you like Natalie Merchant's voice, I strongly recommend any 10,000 Maniac CD with her as lead vocalist and also her solo projects.Read full review
Thank you for helping me replace my very old and worn out CD...great to hear Natalie Merchant and 10000 Maniacs...this CD is a permanent fixture from my college experience...
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I thoroughly enjoyed this CD from beginning to end. I also have the cassette s I still haven't put a CD player in my old car-LOL!I highly recommend this CD if you are Maniacs fan!
Great CD, It's a rare one where every track is good. There are few CDs or albums out there that you listen to and the entire collection is music you love and will listen to over and over.
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