Natalie Merchant - Keep Your Courage

[C’est la VoR]

The former 10,000 Maniacs singer releases her first studio album in a decade next month.

She's not somebody even I can get hugely excited about, but she's had her moments, and the lead single is rather lovely.



She's also doing a few UK dates in November if anyone's so inclined.

 

[Ig Komme]

I adore Aphrodite. But thanks for stealing my planned A Song For Moopy entry

 

[C’est la VoR]

You and I are probably the only people likely to read this thread anyway!

 

[Ig Komme]

You and I are probably the only people likely to read this thread anyway!

We'll always have Aphrodite *hugs*

I love that it has that "modern '70s" vibe that's popular at the moment with stuff like Daisy and the Six

 

[RJN]

You and I are probably the only people likely to read this thread anyway!

 

[Ig Komme]

For fellow Merchandisers @RJN and @VoR

 

[C’est la VoR]

Merchandisers

 

[Suedehead]

Tigerlily and Ophelia are both brilliant albums. I'd definitely be up for seeing her live.

 

[Suedehead]

Listening to the album a lot
It's so good. Queen has come back to save us all



Come on Moophradites

 

[Suedehead]

I adore Aphrodite. But thanks for stealing my planned A Song For Moopy entry

THE QUEEN OF POP!

 

[jivafox]

This is a great album!

 

[Halli]

I don't really know who she is, I know the name?
But that Come on Aphrodite track is SUBLIME!

 

[C’est la VoR]

It really is a gorgeous album.

@funky get in here.

 

[funky]

It really is a gorgeous album.

@funky get in here.

I heard a couple of clips and it all seemed very orchestral and richer production, am I misled? I prefer the more stripped down Miss Merchant

I’ll still give it a go if it comes recommended mind, I shall add it to my list

 

[Christian]

I've been a fan since the 10,000 Maniacs days, but must admit I lapsed after the lullabies album.

This seems like a good time to return though, I've really enjoyed the opening 2 tracks of the album.

 

[Suedehead]

I wanted the vinyl to support our queen but it’s like £30 extra for shipping from the USA

 

[Suedehead]

Amazon UK stocks it for £37 now actually. Double vinyl with some random older tracks on at the end as well. Tempted!

 

[C’est la VoR]

It was in HMV (Leeds) when I popped in this weekend, but yeah still about £30.

 

[Suedehead]

Well
I got it

 

[Suedehead]

Honestly the opening trio of Big Girls/Aphrodite/SISTER Tilley is just *chef's kiss*

 

[Suedehead]

Where are my fellow merchandisers at

I got the regular vinyl (not the gold HMV one) as it was cheaper in my local record store and I had a little discount. I feel good about supporting the Queen.

 

[Ig Komme]

I listened to the first three tracks.

Bloody hell

I nearly cried!

It really got me!

 

[Suedehead]

Sister Tilley is just

 

[Suedehead]

Won't you come from the sea
Oh
Appear to me

 

[Suedehead]

Sister Tilley you're a constellation
Everything fades away