American singer-songwriter; lead vocalist of 10,000 Maniacs in the 1980s–early 1990s; launched a solo career with Tigerlily (1995) and has released several albums blending folk and rock.

Former lead singer of 10,000 Maniacs; solo debut Tigerlily (1995); Leave Your Sleep is a multi-disc project setting children’s poems to music; Motherland (2001) addresses political themes and was linked in reviews to September 11.

DeBaser reviews praise Natalie Merchant's voice and songwriting, singling out Tigerlily as a powerful solo debut. Leave Your Sleep is highlighted as an ambitious, research-driven double album of children's poetry. Motherland is noted for its political themes and diverse musical influences, eliciting a more mixed response.

For:Fans of singer-songwriter folk/folk-rock, listeners of 10,000 Maniacs, readers of thoughtful album reviews

 As a single person, I admit that cleaning weighs on me quite a bit, nevertheless this time I will try to take the utmost care in dusting this splendid piece of interior decor.

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 This record is primarily aimed at critiquing the American system and is dedicated to the fallen of September 11.

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 In the past twenty years, she has produced three masterpieces in the rock-folk realm (Tigerlily, Ophelia, and Motherland)

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 Leave Your Sleep is not just an album, but a thorough research work;

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