premise: Natalie Anne Merchant (born October 26, 1963) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. She joined the American alternative/folk rock band 10,000 Maniacs in 1981 and left it to begin her solo career in 1993. She has since released seven studio albums.
hypothesis: Natalie Anne Merchant was still in the band 10,000 Maniacs in 1993.
reason: Natalie Anne Merchant released her debut solo album after 1993.