Hope Chest

Hope Chest

This compilation of early 10,000 Maniacs releases doubles as an overview of how the New York group’s globally minded, yet distinctly American folk-pop shape-shifted over the years. “Planned Obsolescence”, which opened their 1982 debut EP, blends dub’s spaced-out vibes with Natalie Merchant’s spoken-sung future visions; “Poor de Chirico”, from their 1983 album Secrets of the I Ching, adds reggae’s lilting rhythms to the band’s gently insistent hum, giving Merchant a chance to flaunt her robust alto.

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