The 1998 compilation 'Ophelia' collects key tracks from Natalie Merchant's first two solo albums, 'Tigerlily' and 'Jane Doe', showcasing her signature blend of folk, rock, and pop influences.
- The album title track, "Ophelia," was a moderate hit, reaching number 13 on Billboard's Adult Alternative Songs chart.
- Ophelia' was released a year after Merchant's second solo album, 'Jane Doe', and served to consolidate her post-10,000 Maniacs output for a wider audience.
- The compilation features songs co-produced by Peter Asher and Natalie Merchant, as well as the acclaimed producer and engineer, John Holbrook.
Natalie Merchant is a singer-songwriter from Jamestown, New York, best known for her solo work and as the former lead vocalist of the alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs. She is recognized for her distinctive alto voice and poetic, socially conscious lyrics. In 1998, Merchant was two years into her solo career, having released two successful albums that established her as a major force in adult alternative music.
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