Natalie Merchant Tigerlily 45RPM (2 LP)

Numbered, Limited Edition!
Featured in Michael Fremer's Heavy Rotation in the November 2007 Issue of Stereophile!
The solo debut of the former frontwoman of the 10,000 Maniacs in 1995 was an artistic and commercial success. Natalie Merchant had been touring the folk-rock scene for years before she created her own style with socially engaged folk-pop melodies, which would catapult her to number 13 on the Billboard charts.
Her voice, which oscillates between inner strength and vulnerability, casts a deep spell over the listener. The emotionally dense album builds up a very special intimate atmosphere for the listener and hits like "Carnival" bore into the ear. However, the socio-critical note is not neglected. Songs like "San Andreas Fault" about the fulfillment of dreams and the power of nature to bring us back from the glittering world.
The double album consists of two 45 LPs, because it simply would not have fit in good quality on a 33 LP. So Shawn Britton was able to cut with a lot of air and capture the inner peace of the pieces in the vinyl. A multi-page text sheet with additional photos of the musicians is included.
True to its title, Tigerlily balances fierceness and delicacy, creating a rare span of emotional territory. Listening to Tigerlily, a distinct songwriter's voice emerges, one which possesses strength and vulnerability. The lyrics are personal, the arrangements stark and sparse. All in all a pleasant, very beautiful voice, lyrics to savor, and some magic.
Originally released in 1995, Tigerlily still sounds as fresh as it did then. Natalie froze time and space in this her first solo album following her break from 10,000 Maniacs.
Tigerlily was engineered by John Holbrook, who has worked with The Band, Peter Tosh, and the Isley Brothers.

Features:

• Double LP
• 180g Vinyl
• 45rpm
• Numbered, Limited Edition

Selections:

Side A
1. San Andreas Fault
2. Wonder
3. Beloved Wife
4. River
5. Carnival
Side B
1. I May Know the Word
2. The Letter
3. Cowboy Romance
4. Jealousy
5. Where I Go
6. Seven Years