I like Natalie Merchant also - and some of the older 10,000 maniacs stuff.
I'll admit that Brett's music does nothing for me, and that's ok.
I don't expect everybody to like everything I like - 
life would be pretty boring if we were all the same.
Shoot, I'm still amazed that after 31 years, the Radiators aren't more popular than they are, or that Gov't Mule isn't bigger than Kanye West - it's a strange world out there!
once again, different strokes for different folks.
jam on - and have a great November!