Mastered from the Original Master Tapes
Mobile Fidelity's 180g 45RPM 2LP Set
1/2" / 15 IPS / Dolby SR analog master to DSD 64 to analog console to lathe
The 10,000 Maniacs were at their peak when group founder and scintillating vocalist Natalie Merchant announced that she was leaving the band to pursue a solo career. It took her four months to record Tigerlily, a gorgeously detailed folk-pop debut that became a permanent fixture on the album charts for a year after its 1995 release.
The five-times platinum set spawned three giant hits—“Wonder,” “Carnival,” and the haunting “Jealousy”—that simultaneously crossed over to the pop, adult-contemporary, and mainstream singles charts. It’s easy to understand why. On Tigerlily, Merchant turns in a vocal performance for the ages, spinning majestic webs of mellow atmosphere woven with rhythmic textures and low-key movements. This is a mood masterpiece.
Mastered from the original analog tapes, Mobile Fidelity’s collectible 180g 45RPM 2LP version of Tigerlily mines the critical nuances and delicate tones from this intimate gem. Merchant’s beautiful voice—her precious coos, soulful inflections, and whisper-soft purrs harken back to the Jazz Era—is presented with an up-close clarity and full-bodied richness that enhance the album’s deeply emotional feel.
Tracks
1. San Andreas Fault 3:57
2. Wonder 4:26
3. Beloved Wife 5:03
SIDE TWO
1. River 5:32
2. Carnival 5:59
SIDE THREE
1. I May Know The Word 8:07
2. The Letter 2:12
3. Cowboy Romance 4:39
SIDE FOUR
1. Jealousy 2:41
2. Where I Go 3:59
3. Seven Years 5:31
UPC: 821797450089