Neko Case News: Neko Case - Middle Cyclone (2009)

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Neko Case seems to have an unhealthy preoccupation with romancing funnel clouds on her forthcoming album Middle Cyclone. I for one don't think making love to a tornado is really that appealing an idea.

Middle Cyclone kicks off with a bang. "This Tornado Loves You" sets an uptempo tone, uncommon for a Case album. The lead single, "People Got A Lotta Nerve" is plucky and fast paced, making great use of Case's big lunged voice.

Unfortunately, the album quickly settles into a twangy rut. Slowing to a crawl, and lacking the punch of Case's vocals, many of the songs onMiddle Cyclone tend...