Title: A disappointment, the music is great but the vocals detract.
Product review: Musically, 10,000 Maniacs without Natalie Merchant is still 10,000 Maniacs. This new CD demonstrates the band's intelligent approach. The music is polished and some of their best. Unfortunately, Mary Ramsey, while obviously a talented musician, does not have the vocal ability to lead a band. There's a little too much vibratto, too much clarity, too much "made for contempory easy listening radio" in her voice. The band needs a dynamic lead vocalist, and unfortunately, they just don't have it on this CD. It is a huge disappointment.
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