Hope Chest: The Fredonia Recordings 1982–1983, also known as just Hope Chest, is a compilation album of songs by American alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs, released in 1990 by Elektra Records. It compiles tracks from their early releases Human Conflict Number Five (1982) and Secrets of the I Ching (1983). All tracks on the album are remixed from their original versions.
The original version of "Tension" from Human Conflict Number Five is not included on this compilation; only the re-recorded version of the song that was included on Secrets of the I Ching. Other than that, all of the songs from both releases are included on this disc—even "National Education Week", which had been dropped from later pressings of Secrets of the I Ching.
Two tracks on the album—"The Latin One" and "Anthem for Doomed Youth"—contain lyrics adapted from the works of British World War I poet Wilfred Owen, the latter being unique in the band's canon, as it features a lead vocal from guitarist John Lombardo.
Track listing
Personnel 10,000 Maniacs Natalie Merchant – voice; background vocals on "Anthem for Doomed Youth" Robert Buck – lead guitar John Lombardo – rhythm guitar, bass guitar; lead vocals on "Anthem for Doomed Youth" Dennis Drew – organ Steven Gustafson – bass guitar Jerome Augustyniak – drums (tracks 2–7, 9, 11, 13–14)
Additional musicians Jim Foti – drums (tracks 1, 8, 10, 12)
Technical 10,000 Maniacs – co-producers (tracks 1–14) Bill Waldman – co-producer, engineer (tracks 1, 8, 10, 12) Mary Van Houten – engineer (tracks 1, 8, 10, 12) Gina Tampio – engineer (tracks 1, 8, 10, 12) Albert Garzon – co-producer, engineer (tracks 2–7, 9, 11, 13–14) Joe Barbaria – remixing Greg Calbi – mastering Ann States – Maniac photos Frank Olinsky (Manhattan Design) – packaging Natalie Merchant – packaging Grace Galloway – liner notes
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