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.
Why this album works
'Middle Cyclone' debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 chart, marking it as one of Neko Case's most commercially successful albums. The album received widespread critical acclaim, appearing on numerous year-end lists and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album, further cementing Case's influence in the Americana genre.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys wave-like pacing throughout
- 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
- Sarah Jarosz· Lee Ann Womack· Ilse DeLange
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- 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 Standout 3:20
- 2 The Next Time You Say Forever 1:46
- 3 People Got a Lotta Nerve Standout 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 Standout 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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