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Though the minor hits "Wonder" and "Jealousy" bore a reasonable resemblance to Merchant's work with 10,000 Maniacs, most of Tigerlily clearly established her as a solo artist apart from her former band. The record's first single, "Carnival", drove that point home, with a hook based more on rhythm than melody and the haunting voice of Katell Keineg adding an intriguing dimension to the chorus. Elsewhere, much of Tigerlily is remarkably solemn and subtle, from the low-key opener "San Andreas Fault" to the widower's lament "My Beloved Wife" to the eight-minute opus "I May Know the Word". Also of note is "River", an emotional ode to friend and fallen star River Phoenix. --Peter Blackstock
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By S&K
Format:Audio CD
Ok - so this isn't going to sell as many as Eva Cassidy (but then again, it hasn't been sponsored by BBC Radio 2) - however, it is still an absolute gem from a treasure trove of music greats. There are so many strong tracks (San Andreas Fault, Wonder, Carnival) with San Andreas Fault worthy of epic status, combined with wistful and solemn ones (I May Know The Word, River) that it is an album that deserves to be played again and again. The track that stands out for me is Where I Go, a subtle, quiet epiphany -"well I go to the river / to soothe my mind / ponder over / the crazy days of my life / just sit and watch the river flow" - that will resonate in your mind for a long while after. I can't say anything better than go out and buy this album. Then tune in, lie back and chill out.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By R. G. Sivers
Format:Audio CD
Saw her on MTv about 2 years ago, and forgot to buy the "Tigerlily" CD until about 6 months ago - still can't stop playing it. Every song is magical. "Wonder" was the single but "Carnival" should have been the follow-up. "I may know the word", is one of those songs you just never tire of listening to. Soulful, blues, rock, folk, it's all there and more - when will she get the recognition she deserves. Buy this CD now and you won't regret it.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By "staygold82"
Format:Audio CD
There is not one song on this CD that I do not like. I love it; I never get tired of it. Natalie's distinctive, unmistakable voice really takes you somewhere here. My favourite would probably be "Beloved Wife", but I also love "River", a heartfelt tribute to actor River Phoenix.
There is not one fault on this album that I can think of - buy it!!!
There is not one fault on this album that I can think of - buy it!!!
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Time stood still
I've just put this on, 17 years since recorded and bought, and maybe four since I last played it. It is timeless, and it reaches into your soul. Fantastic.
Published 3 months ago by Pah-head
4.0 out of 5 stars
Easy listening, sensitive songs.
Quiet, sensitive songs typify this pleasant album. Not as good as 'Ophelia' perhaps, but a better album than 'Motherland'. Read more
Published 5 months ago by dan
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Amazing
Beautiful album which is now on my i.pod so when i go out i can listen to and relax. Brilliant song writer and what is so endearing is she was someone virtually unknown and sung... Read more
Published 5 months ago by elizabeth crossan
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Beautiful Songs From A Great Singer
The songs on this record are so beautifully sung by surely the planets greatest singer ,i,ve listened this record non stop since i bought it . Read more
Published 7 months ago by lovemusic
4.0 out of 5 stars
Death Row tune
I had never heard of Natalie Merchant until I watched a documentary on Aileen Wournos, the woman executed by the the State of Florida. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Zog
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a true value
This is one of this cd's that you can put it playing and you will enjoy since the beginning until the end. If you are a fan of Natalie Merchant voice and style, you will love it. Read more
Published 14 months ago by clau
5.0 out of 5 stars
I absolutely love this album
this album takes you somewhere else, it's a beautiful piece of work that I'm sure I'll be listening to for many decades to come :)
San Andreas Fault turns by head into a... Read more
San Andreas Fault turns by head into a... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Andrew Ballard
5.0 out of 5 stars
Soulful perfection
I'm a big fan of female vocalists and Natalies first solo effort does not disappoint. I only have the run-of-the-mill CD version but it sounds superb. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. Gordon Bain
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent
i love this album proper well good, best tunes are carnival, river, San Andreas would highly recommend + + +
Published on 15 July 2009 by R. J. Riley
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not in the best condition...
The seller said this was up to perfect/good as new conditions, yet the last four tracks are all jumpy due a scratch on the cd... Disappointing.
Published on 29 April 2009 by Mr. Martin Burns
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