Title: Not a Ruin
Review: Why does it seem so many folks think a good singer is one who sings loudly? Whether Mary Ramsey can "belt one out" doesn't matter. She has a beautiful voice and is a talented instrumentalist, and the songs on this album are fun and at times moving. This was my introduction to the Maniacs (I'd heard one song with Merchant and don't enjoy moody, somber, and flat), and it's enough to keep me listening. My favorite songs off this album are the upbeat "Rainy Day" and the lyrical "Across the Fields." My only complaint is "Shining Light" is a little sappy. But all in all, this is a good album.
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