I discovered the 10,00 Maniacs by pure chance. I saw a video on VH1 in 1989 called "Trouble Me" and I was instantly hooked. I got the album immediately and have since worn out two cassettes and am now a proud owner of the CD. People will forever talk about 80s albums that were landmark achievements; "Thriller," "Born In The USA," "Purple Rain," "Like A Virgin," etc. But wow! "Blind Man's Zoo" is simply some of the best music ever recorded. One of my favorites is "Headstrong," one of the harder tunes on the album. I am amazed that they never became huge stars because I can say indeed that this is a perfect album. PERFECT!