Natalie Merchant's 1995 album "Carnival" is a collection of 12 songs that reached number 11 on the Billboard 200. The album featured the hit single "Wonder," which reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- The album was produced by T Bone Burnett, who also produced Merchant's 1993 debut solo album, Tigerlily.
- "Carnival" was certified Platinum by the RIAA on June 25, 1996, and double Platinum on November 10, 1998.
- Rolling Stone ranked "Carnival" at number 77 on their 1995 list of the Top 100 albums of the year.
Natalie Merchant is a singer-songwriter from Jamestown, New York, known for her work in the folk-rock band 10,000 Maniacs. In 1995, she released her second solo studio album, "Carnival," solidifying her independent artistic voice after departing the band.
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