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Hope Chest (The Fredonia Recordings 1982 - 1983)

10,000 Maniacs

1990 · Rock

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Hope Chest (The Fredonia Recordings 1982 - 1983) by 10,000 Maniacs

Hope Chest (The Fredonia Recordings 1982 - 1983) is an Alt/Indie album by 10,000 Maniacs, originally released in 1990. On Gatefold: 30 pressings tracked, owned by 3 collectors.

About

This compilation of early 10,000 Maniacs releases doubles as an overview of how the New York group’s globally minded yet distinctly American folk pop shape-shifted over the years. “Planned Obsolescence,” which appeared on their 1982 debut EP, blends dub’s spaced-out vibes with Natalie Merchant’s spoken-sung future visions; “Pour de Chirico,” from their 1983 album, <i>Secrets of the I Ching</i>, adds reggae’s lilting rhythms to the band’s gently insistent hum, giving Merchant a chance to flaunt her robust alto.

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Tracklist

  1. 1Planned Obsolescence4:26
  2. 2The Latin One2:55
  3. 3Katrina's Fair2:56
  4. 4Poor De Chirico3:07
  5. 5Grey Victory2:55
  6. 6National Education Week2:55
  7. 7Death Of Manolete3:44
  8. 8Orange2:20
  9. 9Tension3:28
  10. 10Anthem For Doomed Youth2:45
  11. 11Daktari4:08
  12. 12Groove Dub3:15
  13. 13Pit Viper3:50
  14. 14My Mother The War3:29

Sound DNA

  • Alt/Indie
  • Alternative Rock
  • jangly
  • earnest
  • art school

Album notes

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Hope Chest (The Fredonia Recordings 1982-1983) is a compilation album that contains all the material from the bands first two releases - their 1982 E.P. Human Conflict Number Five, and their 1983 LP Secrets Of The I Ching, both released on the U.S. based before their 1985 major label debut on Elektra Records. Both releases were originally only released on vinyl record, unavailable on cassette tape as separate recordings, and are still (as of 2021) only available as vinyl record releases.

Credits

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Performers

  • Dennis DrewORGAN
  • Jerome AugustyniakDRUM DRUMS
  • John LombardoBASS RHYTHM GUITAR RHYTHM GUITAR, BASS
  • Natalie MerchantVOCALS
  • Robert BuckGUITAR LEAD GUITAR
  • Steven GustafsonBASS BASS GUITAR
  • Jim FotiDRUM DRUMS

3 collectors on Gatefold own this · 30 pressings tracked on Gatefold

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