Evening in Torpor was a student-project that Natalie Merchant and Rob Buck from the band 10,000 Maniacs were involved with around the time that 10,000 Maniacs was beginning. All of the songs were written by Albert Garzon. Natalie contributed vocals to "Daffodils," "Mother's Family Ring," "Crumble Down," and "Bathroom Tile Dance," while Rob contributed guitar to "Rectangles," "Daffodils," "Mother's Family Ring," The Playground," Crumble Down," and "Bathroom Tile Dance." The other tracks on the album ("les Cendriers" and "Defense Rap Trip") included no future Maniacs. The song "les Cendriers," which translates from French as "ashtrays" is the only reference to the name of the makeshift band.
The record was released by Community 3, or simply Comm3, in 1988 and taken off the market under a paid agreement with 10,000 Maniacs.
Track listing "Rectangles" "Daffodils" "les Cendriers" "Mother's Family Ring" "The Playground" "Crumble Down" "Defense Rap Trip" "Bathroom Tile Dance"
Credits Natalie Merchant: vocals Rob Buck: guitar Kathy Good: vocals Albert Garzon: drums, synthesizers, piano, vocals, drums Bill Zules: organ and prepared piano Mary Floramo: poetry & recitation Tracey Rammacher: vocals Stacey Rammacher: vocals Teresa Genovese: English horn Ken Beckenstein: drums Dave Hudson: cello Harry Jacobson: bass
External links Natalie Merchant's official website 10,000 Maniacs' official website Palomar Agency: Albert Garzon