The Tigers Have Spoken
Neko Case · 2004
34 min · 12 tracks · folk · indie rock · Americana
A haunting blend of Americana and folk, rich with emotional storytelling and resonant melodies.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo emotional storytelling short tracks for quick sessions haunting melodies for reflective moments
- Context
- Released in 2004, 'The Tigers Have Spoken' is Neko Case's fifth album and marks a pivotal moment in her career as she began to cement her status as a leading voice in indie folk. Following the success of 'Blacklisted' (2002), this album showcases her evolution both as a songwriter and an artist.
- If you like
- folk, indie rock, Americana
The Tigers Have Spoken is an album by Neko Case, released in 2004. A haunting blend of Americana and folk, rich with emotional storytelling and resonant melodies. 'The Tigers Have Spoken' received widespread critical acclaim, highlighted by its nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album. The album solidified Case's influence on the Americana genre, inspiring a new wave of artists seeking authenticity and lyrical depth. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Tigers Have Spoken sound like?
A haunting blend of Americana and folk, rich with emotional storytelling and resonant melodies. Rooted in folk and indie rock.
What makes The Tigers Have Spoken by Neko Case notable?
'The Tigers Have Spoken' received widespread critical acclaim, highlighted by its nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album. The album solidified Case's influence on the Americana genre, inspiring a new wave of artists seeking authenticity and lyrical depth. Released in 2004, 'The Tigers Have Spoken' is Neko Case's fifth album and marks a pivotal moment in her career as she began to cement her status as a leading voice in indie folk. Following the success of 'Blacklisted' (2002), this album showcases her evolution both as a songwriter and an artist.
Who is The Tigers Have Spoken for?
The Tigers Have Spoken works well if you're into steady mid-tempo emotional storytelling, short tracks for quick sessions and haunting melodies for reflective moments.
How many songs are on The Tigers Have Spoken?
The Tigers Have Spoken has 12 tracks, running approximately 34 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 If You Knew Standout 2:30
- 2 Soulful Shade of Blue Standout 2:33
- 3 Hex 4:59
- 4 Train From Kansas City Standout 3:25
- 5 The Tigers Have Spoken 2:41
- 6 Blacklisted 2:11
- 7 Loretta 2:09
- 8 Favorite 3:36
- 9 Rated X 2:49
- 10 This Little Light 3:00
- 11 Wayfaring Stranger 3:16
- 12 Tigers Are Noble 1:07
Release Date
January 1, 2004
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
34 min 21 sec
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