Hope Chest: The Fredonia Recordings 1982–1983
10,000 Maniacs · 1990
46 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
A tapestry of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics that captures the raw essence of early alternative rock.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- introspective lyrics for deep thinking
- consistent flow for focused listening
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1990, 'Hope Chest: The Fredonia Recordings 1982–1983' serves as a retrospective of 10,000 Maniacs' formative years. This compilation follows their breakthrough album 'In My Tribe' (1987) and showcases the band's evolution from a regional act to a national presence, bridging their early sound with the more polished approach of their later work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- R.E.M.· The Cranberries· Counting Crows
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Planned Obsolescence 4:28
- 2 The Latin One 2:59
- 3 Katrina’s Fair 2:57
- 4 Poor de Chirico 3:09
- 5 Grey Victory 2:59
- 6 National Education Week 2:47
- 7 Death of Manolete 3:52
- 8 Orange 2:23
- 9 Tension 3:30
- 10 Anthem for Doomed Youth 2:48
- 11 Daktari 4:10
- 12 Groove Dub 3:18
- 13 Pit Viper 3:51
- 14 My Mother the War 3:29
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