You’re going to hear complaints about Neko Case putting a 32 minute cut of frogs croaking and crickets chirping on her new CD. Ignore such picky criticism. The fourteen songs that precede the nature sounds are well worth listening to. Neko Case has a clear, bright voice and she’s willing to take risks in her quirky songs. Usually classed with “Alternative” music, Case is an artist who is a true original. There are music boxes, organs, pianos, and strange sound effects in her music. If you’re looking for something unique and wonderful, give Middle Cyclone a listen. GRADE: B+
I came so close to picking this up for my son’s birthday…and then didn’t. It sounded great on NPR. So I’ll get it for me.
You’ll like Middle Cyclone.
That’s a pretty good looking Cougar she’s crouching on. Considering the title of the album, she should have used a Mercury Cyclone instead, though.
I kinda like the Cougar. Neko Case rocks!