Rating (9.1)

Neko Case has always been a musician I admired, but from a cool distance. When Fox Confessor Brings the Flood came out, that admiration grew, but something still wasn't clicking. Then came Middle Cyclone.

Cyclone is a perfect combination of haunting vocals, acoustic folk roots, and country twang. Case has enlisted the likes of Garth Hudson (of The Band) as well as M. Ward, and Sarah Harmer to create one whimsical folk album built for the backroads. She's even thrown few covers ("Never Turn Your Back on Mother Nature", "Don't Forget Me") into the mix.

Right off with "This Tornado Loves You", Case showcases her polished songwriting skills as she highlights the journeys of a tornado looking for its lost love. In "Vengeance is Sleeping" she mourns over the pressures of marriage in a small town: "If you're not by now dead and buried, you are most certified being married."

Other standout tracks include the "Fever" which shows Case peeping on death, exclaiming "my dove is home, my breast is warm", and the Calexico-esque ballad, "The Pharaohs."

But the catchiest of them all, "People Got a Lotta Nerve" where, in the spirit of Nelly Furtado and Hall & Oates before her, Case admits to being a "man-man-man eater." Having already performed the Johnny Marr-esque romp on Jay Leno, it's a surefire hit.

Cyclones ends beautifully, with a heavy drum beat, staccoto guitar, deep basslines, squelching horns, and charming piano interjections. The song builds up to the chorus where she belts "I want to go back and die at the drive-in, die before strangers can say 'I hate the rain'." This is the followed by nearly a half-hour's worth of outdoor ambience; a whirlwind of crickets, birds and frogs, sucking you in to a warm summer's night in the country.

Middle Cyclone would be a crowning achievement for any singer-songwriter: a perfect blend of beautiful crafted instrumentals and nostalgic country storylines. This is an album to fall in love with, if not a soundtrack to fall in love to, whether it be with someone or something: nature, the country, life.

-Hips
3/17/2009 10:55:10 am

I'll have to listen harder for Sarah Harmer's voice. She's one of my favorites. I think what I miss most about buying more cd's is the credits.

I get "Polar Nettles" stuck in my head for hours on end.

Reply
6/28/2012 04:05:02 pm

Temperament, such as <a href="http://www.cheapoakleysunglasseshere.org">oakley sunglasses</a> ,

must not be party objects, only the <a href="http://www.buyoakleysunglassesnow.org">oakley Polarized

Sunglasses</a> Cheap oakley sunglasses</a> full of elegant. The lantern sleeve, loose sleeves type,

slender arm off. <a href="http://www.fakeoakleysunglasses4cheap.org">fake oakley sunglasses</a>
compact and effective modification of face.
Related Articles
http://dantain.com/read_blog/20719/oakley-sunglasses-terrorism http://dantain.com/read_blog/20720/cheap-oakley-sunglasses-year-to http://dantain.com/read_blog/20720/cheap-oakley-sunglasses-year-to

Reply
1/5/2011 09:57:04 am

It is really a nice post, it is always great reading such posts, this post is good in regards of both knowledge as well as information. Very fascinating read, thanks for sharing this post here.

Reply
2/15/2011 03:57:16 pm

I like,that's a sign of a good blog post.

Reply

My friend and I were arguing about an issue similar to this! Now I know that I was right. lol! Thanks for the information you post.

Reply
3/5/2012 02:03:23 pm

She's one of my favorites. I think what I

Reply
3/12/2012 05:19:14 pm

by dr dre

Reply
3/18/2012 11:30:33 am

<a href="http://www.niketnpascher2012.com/">Nike Tn Pas Cher</a>
<a href="http://www.niketnrequin-2012.com/">TN Pas Cher</a>
<a href="http://www.niketnrequin-2012.com/"> Nike tn 2012</a>
<a href="http://www.niketnrequin-2012.com/"> tn foot locker</a>
<a href="http://www.aacdk.com/">Nike TN</a>
<a href="http://www.aacdk.com/">TN Pas Cher</a>
<a href="http://www.aacdk.com/">Nike TN Pas Cher</a>
<a href="http://www.ttubc.com/">TN Requin</a>
<a href="http://www.ttubc.com/">TN Requin Pas Cher</a>
<a href="http://www.ttubc.com/">Nike Requin</a>
<a href="http://www.ttubc.com/">Nike TN Requin</a>
<a href="http://www.niketnrequin-2012.com/">TN Pas Cher</a> <a href="http://www.niketnrequin-2012.com/"> Nike tn 2012</a> <a href="http://www.niketnrequin-2012.com/"> tn foot locker</a>

Reply
3/26/2012 04:08:24 pm

http://www.sunglasseshut.us/This series perfect reflects the change numerous feng poetry is Jane's design essence, worthy of feng poetry sunglasses classic product. The high-tech titanium material, and endless, no screw hinge, cheap oakley sunglassescomfortable wearing the tired, it is the highlight of this product.Have all the magic to dump. The adoption of the high-tech titanium material, for this type of man classic product added a lot of vigor and good taste. Lady wearing up also show times noted.[url=http://www.sunglasseshut.us/]oakley sunglasses[/url]
Specially designed for the people who love sports meticulously, is movement of the classic product sunglasses. With unique design, optimization of the function and the perfect vision, bring you eyes meticulous care of, is the first choice of people who love sports.<a href="http://www.sunglasseshut.us/">oakley sunglasses</a> Lightsome exquisite cover all designed to make it all capture heart, sweet love embrace the sun, sweating, in the crowd more show demeanor.

Reply
3/30/2012 03:52:43 pm

http://www.coachoutletusstores.com/ coach outlet http://www.cheapcoachbagsus.com/ cheap coach handbags http://www.louisvuittonukusa.co.uk/ Louis Vuitton UK http://www.monsterbeatsbydrenew.com/ beats by dre

Reply
4/19/2012 05:52:27 pm

It's really very nice and useful post.Thanks for sharing this with us!it’s my first visit.

Reply
4/19/2012 07:23:08 pm

Stephen Schwarzman plus Pete Billings, proprietors in the Blackstone Crew, economic investment decision giant.

Reply
4/26/2012 12:54:35 pm

http://www.louisvuittonnederland.org/

Reply
4/26/2012 12:55:11 pm

y very nice and useful post.Thanks for sharing this with us!it’s m

Reply
5/24/2012 12:56:49 pm

http://www.monclerparis-fr.com/

Reply
5/24/2012 12:57:33 pm

http://www.coachbagsonlinehome.com/

Reply
5/24/2012 12:57:50 pm

http://www.pradacasaon-line.com/

Reply
5/24/2012 12:58:08 pm

http://www.chanelbrillenonline.com/

Reply
6/28/2012 04:06:59 pm

Temperament, such as [url=http://www.cheapoakleysunglasseshere.org]oakley sunglasses[/url]
, must not be party objects, only the[url=http://www.buyoakleysunglassesnow.org]oakley Polarized

Sunglasses[/url] full of elegant. The lantern sleeve, loose sleeves type, slender arm off.

[url=http://www.fakeoakleysunglasses4cheap.org]fake oakley sunglasses[/url], compact and effective

modification of face.
Related Articles
http://7dollarviewtube.com//read_blog/16101/action-oakley-sunglasses http://7dollarviewtube.com//read_blog/16102/and-necessary-oakley-juliet http://7dollarviewtube.com//read_blog/16104/the-oakley-sunglasses-sale

Reply
7/23/2012 06:05:27 pm

On the TV was a woman recently diagnosed with HIV. Noting the pained look on the woman’s face, Garvey discovered that the culprit was the woman’s boyfriend, an admitted bisexual. Louis Vuitton Outlet Pointing wildly at the TV she sighed: “Damn, that woman should have known her man was poking the log at both ends of the totem pole.

Reply
7/23/2012 06:05:32 pm

On the TV was a woman recently diagnosed with HIV. Noting the pained look on the woman’s face, Garvey discovered that the culprit was the woman’s boyfriend, an admitted bisexual. Louis Vuitton Outlet Pointing wildly at the TV she sighed: “Damn, that woman should have known her man was poking the log at both ends of the totem pole.

Reply
8/16/2012 12:38:40 pm

You can find a variety of designs, dimensions, insignia and outlines offered in these Louis vuitton handbags as per your feel and likings. So that you can select your appropriate one at Louis vuitton outlet.

Reply
9/10/2012 02:43:11 pm


Visit the Coach Outlet outlets these days and have a appear at the extensive range of handbag assortment in these outlets. For additional specifics on these Coach handbag outlets, just have a seem.

Reply



Leave a Reply.