Hope Chest: The Fredonia Recordings 1982–1983

10,000 Maniacs

Hope Chest: The Fredonia Recordings 1982–1983

RELEASED: October 01, 1990
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Planned Obsolescence 4:29 2. The Latin One 2:59 3. Katrina’s Fair 2:57 4. Poor de Chirico 3:09 5. Grey Victory 2:59 6. National Education Week 2:47 7. Death of Manolete 3:52 8. Orange 2:23 9. Tension 3:30 10. Anthem for Doomed Youth 2:48 11. Daktari 4:10 12. Groove Dub 3:19 13. Pit Viper 3:51 14. My Mother the War 3:30
Historical Archive
Hope Chest: The Fredonia Recordings 1982–1983 is a compilation album by the American alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs, released in 1990. This collection showcases the band's early recordings, capturing their unique blend of folk and rock elements. The album features a raw and energetic sound that highlights the band's formative years, prior to their mainstream breakthrough. It is regarded as an important piece in understanding the evolution of the band and the development of their distinctive musical style, which laid the groundwork for their later success.