So far, bonus tracks aside, I really like the "I'm From Nowhere" to "Calling Cards" sequence.
― the vineyards where the grapes of corporate rock are stored (cryptosicko), Tuesday, 3 September 2013 23:40 (ten years ago) link
is that m ward singing on the hitchcock cover? kinda wish it was just neko... good choice of song though!
― tylerw, Wednesday, 4 September 2013 14:30 (ten years ago) link
I like the vibe of this a lot, but I wish Neko offered more memorable melodies in her delivery
^^^^this
― curmudgeon, Wednesday, 4 September 2013 18:05 (ten years ago) link
"Nearly Midnight, Honolulu" kind of reminds me of the Mountain Goats, and not just because of the Darnielle-esque title.
― the vineyards where the grapes of corporate rock are stored (cryptosicko), Wednesday, 4 September 2013 18:07 (ten years ago) link
wow the robyn hitchcock cover took me by surprise
but yeah agree it's not as immediate as most neko albums
― My Little Pono (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Wednesday, 4 September 2013 22:05 (ten years ago) link
Who is the male singing with Neko on "Madonna of the Wasps?" The cover is really good.
― van smack, Sunday, 8 September 2013 02:19 (ten years ago) link
that is m. ward
― mookieproof, Sunday, 8 September 2013 02:36 (ten years ago) link
Neko was a panelist on this week's wait wait don't tell me.
― mizzell, Sunday, 8 September 2013 06:14 (ten years ago) link
For those interested, Starbucks has an exclusive version with three bonus tracks.
Just picked it up this afternoon.
― Loud guitars shit all over "Bette Davis Eyes" (NYCNative), Friday, 20 September 2013 21:52 (ten years ago) link
And they are...?
― A Made Man In The Mellow Mafia (C. Grisso/McCain), Friday, 20 September 2013 21:55 (ten years ago) link
13. Madonna of the Wasps14. Magpie to the Morning15. Yon Ferrets Return
― Loud guitars shit all over "Bette Davis Eyes" (NYCNative), Friday, 20 September 2013 22:10 (ten years ago) link
Ah, those on the regular "Special Edition" too. Does the Starbucks one come bound like a book as well?
― A Made Man In The Mellow Mafia (C. Grisso/McCain), Friday, 20 September 2013 22:12 (ten years ago) link
Apparently those tracks are also on the iTunes deluxe edition as well. I guess they are exclusive on CD for Starbucks?
― Loud guitars shit all over "Bette Davis Eyes" (NYCNative), Friday, 20 September 2013 22:14 (ten years ago) link
Those tracks are on Spotify too.
― sctttnnnt (pgwp), Friday, 20 September 2013 22:20 (ten years ago) link
...and Rdio.
― the vineyards where the grapes of corporate rock are stored (cryptosicko), Friday, 20 September 2013 23:03 (ten years ago) link
the bonus tracks are worth the extra couple of bucks
― Nhex, Friday, 20 September 2013 23:55 (ten years ago) link
that cover in particular is great, though i really like the live Magpie too
Ah, those on the regular "Special Edition" too. Does the Starbucks one come bound like a book as well?― A Made Man In The Mellow Mafia (C. Grisso/McCain), Friday, September 20, 2013 10:12 PM (Yesterday)
Nope. Rushed to Starbucks for the "exclusive", only to see the booklet version at Easy Street the next day for $4 more. Sad face.
― the body of a spider... (scampering alpaca), Saturday, 21 September 2013 00:58 (ten years ago) link
I may be in the minority but most of these tunes aren't memorable, which was not the case at all with the last one.
― first I think it's time I kick a little verse! (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Saturday, 21 September 2013 00:59 (ten years ago) link
I like the new album, though not as much as Middle Cyclone, which in my eyes stands as her best.
― sctttnnnt (pgwp), Saturday, 21 September 2013 03:19 (ten years ago) link
I think the Starbucks one is normally priced... Only $12.95.Aren't deluxe editions usually more?
― Loud guitars shit all over "Bette Davis Eyes" (NYCNative), Saturday, 21 September 2013 22:58 (ten years ago) link
You can get the deluxe direct from her website for $13. I myself went to my local indie shop and got hosed. OTOH they threw in a poster.
― A Made Man In The Mellow Mafia (C. Grisso/McCain), Saturday, 21 September 2013 23:17 (ten years ago) link
nice robyn hitchcock cover
― akm, Sunday, 22 September 2013 22:15 (ten years ago) link
Not keen on M Ward's contributions, though.
― Gerald McBoing-Boing, Monday, 23 September 2013 01:07 (ten years ago) link
Join Neko on Halloween at 2pm EST for a live performance at NPR Music's Tiny Desk. Although she hasn't revealed what her costume will be, Neko has promised a reveal worthy of the occasion!
― Mordy , Wednesday, 30 October 2013 19:20 (ten years ago) link
don't think the new one is her best work, but wow "Calling Cards" is something else.
― tylerw, Thursday, 12 December 2013 22:44 (ten years ago) link
thought of u when I realized she covers Nico's "Afraid" on this one
― sleeve, Thursday, 12 December 2013 22:58 (ten years ago) link
yeah that is good too! i don't know, it's a good record (that I'm really just getting around to) but maybe a little bit business as usual?
― tylerw, Thursday, 12 December 2013 22:59 (ten years ago) link
I agree it's probably not her best work but the highs are phenomenal.
― Van Horn Street, Thursday, 12 December 2013 23:19 (ten years ago) link
agreed
― Nhex, Friday, 13 December 2013 04:17 (ten years ago) link
http://nekocase.com/neko-marks-the-anniversary-of-dont-peggy-olsen-me-with-a-long-form-essay-on-women-in/
― Love, Wilco (C. Grisso/McCain), Saturday, 6 June 2015 00:54 (nine years ago) link
can't believe i read that whole thingbut it was cool to see a lot of callbacks to her lyrics
― Nhex, Sunday, 7 June 2015 16:51 (nine years ago) link
Sorry, I thought it started off promising but I didn't have enough time to make it all the way through. Was there a monster at the end?
― Maria Felix Kept On Walking (James Redd and the Blecchs), Sunday, 7 June 2015 19:17 (nine years ago) link
get the fuuuuck away from me, why don't you eeever shut up
― Van Horn Street, Thursday, 14 April 2016 15:45 (eight years ago) link
I like the Case/Lang/Viers stuff I've heard so far. "Atomic Number" is great.
― sctttnnnt (pgwp), Friday, 15 April 2016 02:27 (eight years ago) link
Agreed. I'm excited for this!
― rhymes with "blondie blast" (cryptosicko), Friday, 15 April 2016 02:53 (eight years ago) link
I have to laugh at that song. It's supposed to be this brutal condemnation of a parent who is verbally abusive to their kid. Yet every parent I know talks like that.
― kornrulez6969, Friday, 15 April 2016 05:48 (eight years ago) link
Every parent you know tells their kid(s) to get the fuck away from them and asks them why they don't ever shut up?
― alpine static, Friday, 15 April 2016 06:37 (eight years ago) link
note: I'm not taking what you said literally, though it sounds like it. better way to ask my question is: "Really??"
― alpine static, Friday, 15 April 2016 06:38 (eight years ago) link
that lyric is both hilarious and tragic
― Nhex, Saturday, 16 April 2016 06:51 (eight years ago) link
k d lang was marvelous at EMP last night, and 'Atomic Number' got played.
― The burrito of ennui (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Saturday, 16 April 2016 07:34 (eight years ago) link
case/lang/veirs album now streaming on NPR
― rhymes with "blondie blast" (cryptosicko), Thursday, 9 June 2016 15:26 (eight years ago) link
Omg
― It certainly is punk of the Church of England to think that way (tangenttangent), Thursday, 9 June 2016 15:28 (eight years ago) link
listened to this 5 times today i like it a lot
― Mordy, Thursday, 9 June 2016 21:21 (eight years ago) link
i wasn't really into the singles but it holds together much better as an album length. lots of really wonderful stuff going on + the 3 of them are excellent. they vary styles but i think neko's voice (literally + stylistically) comes through the strongest here.
― Mordy, Thursday, 9 June 2016 21:22 (eight years ago) link
I can't wait to spend more time with it. It's beautiful, but I do find myself looking forward to the Case-fronted ones most of all.
xp ha, yes exactly.
― It certainly is punk of the Church of England to think that way (tangenttangent), Thursday, 9 June 2016 21:24 (eight years ago) link
Sounds great
― niels, Thursday, 16 June 2016 15:20 (eight years ago) link
need to listen to this more, was not as wowed as you folks on my first listen
― curmudgeon, Thursday, 16 June 2016 16:52 (eight years ago) link
Likewise I'm afraid, though "Atomic Number" remains lovely.
― rhymes with "blondie blast" (cryptosicko), Thursday, 16 June 2016 17:15 (eight years ago) link
It's minor but imo v pleasant and listenable
― Mordy, Thursday, 16 June 2016 17:23 (eight years ago) link