On September 23, 1985, “Elektra” label released “The Wishing Chair”, the second 10,000 Maniacs studio album. It was recorded June 1984 – May 1985, at “Livingstone Studios” in London, and was produced by Joe Boyd.

Personnel:

• Natalie Merchant– voice
• Robert Buck- acoustic and electric guitar, devices, mandolin, pedal steel
• Steven Gustafson- bass guitar, electric guitar
• John Lombardo- 6 & 12 string guitars, bass guitar
• Dennis Drew- organ, piano, accordion
• Jerry Augustyniak- drums
• Barry Clempson – engineer
• Jerry Boys, Tony Harris – engineer
• Jack Skinner  – mastering
• 10,000 Maniacs, T + CP  – design

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All tracks by Natalie Merchant and John Lombardo, except where noted.

1. Can’t Ignore the Train
2. Scorpio Rising – Robert Buck, John Lombardo, Natalie Merchant
3. Just as the Tide Was A Flowing – Traditional
4. Lilydale – Robert Buck, Natalie Merchant
5. Back o’ the Moon – Dennis Drew, Natalie Merchant
6. Maddox Table – Natalie Merchant
7. Grey Victory – Robert Buck, John Lombardo, Natalie Merchant
8. Among the Americans – Robert Buck, Dennis Drew, Natalie Merchant
9. Everyone a Puzzle Lover
10. Cotton Alley
11. My Mother the War – Natalie Merchant, John Lombardo, Michael Walsh
12. Tension Makes a Tangle
13. Arbor Day – Natalie Merchant