Our Time In Eden - 10,000 Maniacs

10,000 Maniacs were a American 'alternative' rock group fronted by sassy Natalie Merchant. Formed in 1981 Merchant was the singer until 1992. This is the last album to feature her as lead vocalist. Merchant's voice is very distinctive and is one of the key feature's of the group's work. She has a vibrant, throaty frog-burping style. Her accent is difficult to distinguish - she avoids that generic mid-western style that so many artists assume - and she has a curious way of pronouncing certain vowel sounds. She also seems to have a subtle speech impediment whilst singing - an inability to pronounce her 'r's', which is quite unique and gives the effect of childlike ...  Read the complete review