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In My Tribe
Rock · 1986 · 12 tracks

In My Tribe

Bright, jangly college rock that hides heavy social commentary beneath Natalie Merchant's rich alto. A quintessential 1980s alternative landmark.

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It's the ultimate 80s college rock album that manages to be both incredibly catchy and deeply serious.

A thoughtful, literary exploration of social reality wrapped in warm, melodic folk-rock.

In My Tribe · vs · 10,000 Maniacs
Studio Polished+1.2σ

The production is pushed notably harder into studio polished than this artist usually allows.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks
01
What’s the Matter Here?
4:51
02
Hey Jack Kerouac
3:26
03
Like the Weather
3:57
04
Cherry Tree
3:14
05
The Painted Desert
3:39
06
Don’t Talk
5:04
07
Peace Train
3:27
08
Gun Shy
4:12
09
My Sister Rose
3:13
10
A Campfire Song
3:15
11
City of Angels
4:17
12
Verdi Cries
4:21
Moments Worth Waiting For
The jarring contrast between the upbeat jangle of What's the Matter Here and its harrowing lyrics about child abuse.
The sudden shift to a sparse, classical arrangement of piano and strings on the closing track Verdi Cries.
The way the rhythm section locks into a steady, driving groove on Like the Weather before the bright guitar hook enters.
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