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Middle Cyclone

Neko Case · 2009

73 min · 15 tracks · folk · indie rock · Americana

A lush tapestry of Americana and indie rock, woven together with haunting melodies and poignant storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • wave-like pacing throughout
  • contemplative late-night vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time Neko Case released 'Middle Cyclone' in 2009, she was already an established figure in the indie music scene, following her critically acclaimed album 'Fox Confessor Brings the Flood' from 2006. This album marked a point of artistic maturity for Case, showcasing her unique blend of country, folk, and rock influences while solidifying her reputation as a powerful songwriter.
Stylistic neighbors
Laura Veirs· Jenny Lewis· Phoebe Bridgers
If this clicks, go next to
The Worse Things Get, the Harder I Fight, the Harder I Fight, the More I Love You — It continues the blend of storytelling and emotional depth found in Middle Cyclone.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 This Tornado Loves You 3:20
  • 2 The Next Time You Say Forever 1:46
  • 3 People Got a Lotta Nerve 2:33
  • 4 Polar Nettles 2:26
  • 5 Vengeance Is Sleeping 3:22
  • 6 Never Turn Your Back on Mother Earth 2:14
  • 7 Middle Cyclone 3:05
  • 8 Fever 3:18
  • 9 Magpie to the Morning 2:44
  • 10 I’m an Animal 2:21
  • 11 Prison Girls 5:25
  • 12 Don’t Forget Me 3:09
  • 13 The Pharaohs 3:37
  • 14 Red Tide 2:53
  • 15 Marais la nuit 31:39

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