Blind Man’s Zoo

10,000 Maniacs

Blind Man’s Zoo

RELEASED: May 16, 1989
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Eat for Two 3:31 2. Please Forgive Us 3:24 3. The Big Parade 4:01 4. Trouble Me 3:14 5. You Happy Puppet 3:38 6. Headstrong 4:16 7. Poison in the Well 3:08 8. Dust Bowl 4:12 9. The Lion’s Share 3:03 10. Hateful Hate 4:31 11. Jubilee 6:07
Blind Man’s Zoo is the fifth studio album by the American alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs, released in 1989. The album features a mix of folk rock and alternative rock elements, showcasing the band's distinctive sound characterized by Natalie Merchant's emotive vocals and the band's intricate instrumentation. Lyrically, the album covers themes of introspection and social commentary, reflecting the band's growth since their previous releases. Notable tracks include 'These Are Days' and 'Trouble Me', which received significant airplay and contributed to the band's enduring legacy in the alternative rock scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s.