Alright. Enough is enough. Can we go back to dissing Jewel and Celine Dion again, please. I like Natalie Merchant. I like her alot, and I'll tell you why...as soon as I figure it out.
Well, let's see... I *like* the way she dances. I like her incomparable voice. I like the sweetness and sensitivity she exudes. I like the 60's influences she mirrors. I like that she links her website to "The Nation" magazine without apology. She's a pretty good artist, too, you know? I don't find anything at all pretentious about her. I don't consider her a singer/songwriter though, 'cause as far as I know she doesn't play an instrument, which is a prerequisite for membership on that list of mine. I like the song "Jealousy." I love the way she sings "These Are the Days" from the Maniac days. I'm curious about her new release _Motherland_. I hope it's good, and if it's good, I hope it's a big success. -Julius
