SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 4:46 Min.
For their 1997 album, Love Among the Ruins, 10,000 Maniacs reinvented their MTV-friendly sound by promoting back-up singer/violinist, Mary Ramsey, to replace Natalie Merchant as lead vocalist. Ramsey also plays the viola for this album. The breezy “Rainy Day” serves as the album’s lead-off track.
REVIEW:
One might well have preferred Natalie Merchant’s demure voice interpreting this upbeat tune. Still, her replacement, Mary Ramsey, imbues “Rainy Day” with an endearingly sunny vibe. Further, Ramsey’s gentle vocals are easily understood, which offers an asset over Merchant’s tendency to mumble lyrics. “Rainy Day” isn’t a Top-Five 10,000 Maniacs gem, but it has instant appeal for any soft rock playlist.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7 Stars
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