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Neko Case — The Needle Has Landed
Album: Fox Confessor Brings The Flood
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Released: 2006
Length: 3:41
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Here I am in traffic's slow flow
Where the needle touched down
Carbon planes draw a cage round the air force base
Where the needle touched down
My foot on the brake, it's okay to fly low
Over poor Spanaway

An eagle swooped down from a semi-trailer
Took the name of your town from a sharp-toothed freighter
The needle's the same that recorded and played
When you left me at the Greyhound the year I moved away
And if I knew then what's so obvious now
You'd still be here, baby
My baby
Baby

So that's why I never come back here
That's why they spit out my name
Your exes have clawed up the Bible
Trying to keep me away
With the sledge of tectonic fever
The needle has landed again
Let it play

And the needle touched down
The needle has landed
And the needle touched down
The needle has landed

An eagle swooped down from a semi-trailer
Took the name of your town from a sharp-toothed freighter
And if I knew then what's so obvious now
You'd still be here
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Great song and great album! 
Posted 7 years ago by Baketown    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
MusicRookie wrote:
I don't have anything against Canada.... It is America's hat!


"That makes the United Snakes of America Canada's arse."

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What does that make Florida?

 
What kind of hat have you been wearing?

I'm not sure why MusicRookie brought up Canada anyhow; Neko Case was born and lives in the U.S., though she did live in Vancouver for a while, until her visa expired.
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
I'm starting to really like her {#Clap}
Posted 11 years ago by ambrebalte    [ Reply ]
Some artists you learn to love through RP. Some artists you learn to strongly dislike. I very strongly dislike this foghorn of a voice. Unbearable.
Posted 11 years ago by stevendejong    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
MusicRookie wrote:
I don't have anything against Canada.... It is America's hat!


"That makes the United Snakes of America Canada's arse."

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What does that make Florida?
 
Uh, limp? :o)
Posted 11 years ago by meinthecorner    [ Reply ]
 ThePoose wrote:


That makes the United Snakes of America Canada's arse.
 
THAT made me laugh a bit too loudly.
Posted 11 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
MusicRookie wrote:
I don't have anything against Canada.... It is America's hat!


"That makes the United Snakes of America Canada's arse."

_________________________________________________

What does that make Florida?
Posted 12 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 MusicRookie wrote:
I don't have anything against Canada.... It is America's hat!
 

That makes the United Snakes of America Canada's arse.
Posted 12 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
Please, more Neko!
Posted 12 years ago by dwlangham    [ Reply ]
My foot on the brake...it's okay to fly low......{#Daisy}
Posted 12 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
 socalhol wrote:

Totally — she is even better in her live performance!  Especially if you are lucky enough to see her in an intimate venue.  I caught her at the Belly Up in San Diego a few years ago — one of my all time favorite shows I've seen.  That club gets some great acts coming through, awesome place for a show.

 
I Love Belly Up, too !  (sorry)

Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
 jbtidwell wrote:
GGGGUUUUUUUSSSSSHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
So you DO know Romeotuma...

Posted 13 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
 ThePoose wrote:
Is that a hammered dulcimer I hear? Hear, Hear!
 
'Tis. Yummy! Shame it's only a few bar's worth, but it adds a slight 'exotic' flavour to the backing.

Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Neko Case always reminds me of the album Jenny Louis did with the Watson Twins.
Posted 13 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]
 BillJ wrote:

No gizmos invovled. Kelly Hogan is her vocal accompanist, and you will hear the same magic in concert. Get thee to a Neko show.

 
Totally — she is even better in her live performance!  Especially if you are lucky enough to see her in an intimate venue.  I caught her at the Belly Up in San Diego a few years ago — one of my all time favorite shows I've seen.  That club gets some great acts coming through, awesome place for a show.

Posted 13 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
She's got that perfectly haunting hillbilly twang with a progressive-retro twist. Unique! 

Posted 15 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
Is that a hammered dulcimer I hear? Hear, Hear!
Posted 15 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
Chumbawamba-1984 wrote:
I think her voice is so special because there is another singer in the chorus with a close harmonic that makes the magic, or is it one of these electronic gizmos that produces it?

Thank you for pointing that out. Never listened closely enough to recognize that, but OTH I'm not that into that voice (even though I'm a heterosexual male).

Posted 15 years ago by TanteJensen    [ Reply ]
Neko is really something, isn't she.

Posted 15 years ago by Gish05    [ Reply ]
Good show here in Dallas a couple weeks ago. One of the few I've seen who's voice sounds as strong and clear in person as on the albums.
Posted 16 years ago by natural_tools    [ Reply ]

her voice ..... well !.... -

** 8 ** 

Posted 16 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 Chumbawamba-1984 wrote:
I think her voice is so special because there is another singer in the chorus with a close harmonic that makes the magic, or is it one of these electronic gizmos that produces it?
 
No gizmos invovled. Kelly Hogan is her vocal accompanist, and you will hear the same magic in concert. Get thee to a Neko show.

Posted 16 years ago by BillJ    [ Reply ]
wenatchee wrote:
Does Neko write her own music? Would love to see here in Seattle - great voice and a good mix, never seems redundant

Yes, she does write her own music.

Posted 16 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
 wenatchee wrote:
Does Neko write her own music?  Would love to see here in Seattle - great voice and a good mix, never seems redundant
 

Bumbershoot 2008 - Be there, Neko will be!!
Posted 16 years ago by DeeCee1109    [ Reply ]
RadioDoc wrote:

That's true. Putting them both in the same sentence is redundant.



Really? Would you say that about June Carter Cash? Cus that's who she reminds me of.
Not throw away pop in the slightest.

Posted 16 years ago by out_to_lunch    [ Reply ]
Does Neko write her own music?  Would love to see here in Seattle - great voice and a good mix, never seems redundant
Posted 16 years ago by wenatchee    [ Reply ]
 xkolibuul wrote:
Neko and throw-away pop do not ever EVER belong in the same sentence.

 
That's true.  Putting them both in the same sentence is redundant.

Posted 16 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
I think her voice is so special because there is another singer in the chorus with a close harmonic that makes the magic, or is it one of these electronic gizmos that produces it?
Posted 16 years ago by Chumbawamba-1984    [ Reply ]
8-->9. Ms. Case could sing a phone book and I'd probably rate it at least a five. What a great voice. c.
Posted 16 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
copymonkey wrote:
Let the schoolboy gushing begin...
GGGGUUUUUUUSSSSSHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 16 years ago by jbtidwell    [ Reply ]
Frater_Kork wrote:
Uh, is that a womans head the Fox Confessor is holding in her arm there?
Check out the other drawings in the CD jacket! There's a narrative linking the songs that's illustrated therein.
Posted 16 years ago by dc_zee    [ Reply ]
Oh what the heck, I might as well add my voice to the chorus: what an outstanding talent!
Posted 16 years ago by ChicoCyclist    [ Reply ]
copymonkey wrote:
Let the schoolboy gushing begin...
yeah... she's hot
Posted 16 years ago by MusicRookie    [ Reply ]
I don't have anything against Canada.... It is America's hat!
Posted 16 years ago by MusicRookie    [ Reply ]
Let the schoolboy gushing begin...
Posted 16 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
jjbix wrote:
neko is Canadian . . .
Okay, but I think Pyro was merely suggesting that the LISTENER might be American if they made the mental substitution of "the Eagle has landed." This would have nothing to do with where the songwriter was born. but, okay, if you'd like...'Yay Canada.' If you must.
Posted 16 years ago by Dahnyul    [ Reply ]
Neko and throw-away pop do not ever EVER belong in the same sentence. RadioDoc wrote:
Nice the first 100 times it was played, now the lyrics are trite and uninteresting. Starting to sound like throw-away pop.
Posted 16 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
It's just magic when she starts singing. Gawd I love Neko.
Posted 16 years ago by aquadonia    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
You know you're an American when you HEAR "The Eagle has landed"....
neko is Canadian . . .
Posted 16 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
neko is alright . . don't get too excited!
Posted 16 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
You know you're an American when you HEAR "The Eagle has landed"....
Posted 16 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Frater_Kork wrote:
Uh, is that a womans head the Fox Confessor is holding in her arm there?
Uh, yes. Do YOU want to confront her about it?
Posted 16 years ago by TobyRush    [ Reply ]
RadioDoc wrote:
Nice the first 100 times it was played, now the lyrics are trite and uninteresting. Starting to sound like throw-away pop.
Another 100 times please Bill!
Posted 16 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
Neko, will you marry me?
Posted 16 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Something so unique about her voice, and so powerful.
Posted 16 years ago by TexasAggies    [ Reply ]
You're all fools, Neko's really a guy! Ha Ha Ha!
Posted 16 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
Absolutely love her voice.
Posted 16 years ago by drife    [ Reply ]
I think there's a concensus building amoung the men here Neko. We'll have your baby.
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Oh, Neko - you sweet, sweet siren.
Posted 16 years ago by Jimi_the_Saint    [ Reply ]
Frater_Kork wrote:
Uh, is that a womans head the Fox Confessor is holding in her arm there?
sure is!
Posted 16 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
skindy wrote:
Uh, not so much. I think you are in a minority here. I have Bill and RP to thank for ever hearing this wonderful woman, and I love Fox Confessor beginning to end. GO NEKO!
Neko playing at the Egg on Thursday, Jan 31 in Albany. Should be a good show but too far for Neko. Not so for Porcupine Tree. Oh well, there's greatness and then there's Godlike. I will always travel to see the Gods.
Posted 16 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
brownbrown wrote:
i got hooked on this song alone for about 2 weeks. nothing i did could shake it from my mind.
There are far worse psychoses than Niko in your head now and now and now.
Posted 16 years ago by Dragonfly_Launch    [ Reply ]
RadioDoc wrote:
Nice the first 100 times it was played, now the lyrics are trite and uninteresting. Starting to sound like throw-away pop.
Uh, not so much. I think you are in a minority here. I have Bill and RP to thank for ever hearing this wonderful woman, and I love Fox Confessor beginning to end. GO NEKO!
Posted 16 years ago by skindy    [ Reply ]
Nice the first 100 times it was played, now the lyrics are trite and uninteresting. Starting to sound like throw-away pop.
Posted 16 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
i got hooked on this song alone for about 2 weeks. nothing i did could shake it from my mind.
Posted 16 years ago by brownbrown    [ Reply ]
Uh, is that a womans head the Fox Confessor is holding in her arm there?
Posted 16 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
KarimMosna wrote:
We've had enough of Neko Case, you play them so much it's almost like you manage them. No More NEKO CASE!
Karim, there are other streaming stations. Here, Neko is a welcome and avidly embraced addition to the lineup. We have not had enough Neko. Not sure that will ever happen.
Posted 17 years ago by ctdfalconer    [ Reply ]
Antigone wrote:
SIGH. I must find my lost "Fox Confessor" cd ... until then I'm glued to RP!
indeed
Posted 17 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
grace6697 wrote:
MORE neko case! please?!
You have to be more assertive with your request. The "?" makes me think you might even be sarcastic. Bill please play as much Neko as you want we all lover her (as can be seen by her universally high rating)
Posted 17 years ago by GChevy410    [ Reply ]
SIGH. I must find my lost "Fox Confessor" cd ... until then I'm glued to RP!
Posted 17 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
KarimMosna wrote:
We've had enough of Neko Case, you play them so much it's almost like you manage them. No More NEKO CASE!
them? hmmm...
Posted 17 years ago by rtkmusic    [ Reply ]
MORE neko case! please?!
Posted 17 years ago by grace6697    [ Reply ]
We've had enough of Neko Case, you play them so much it's almost like you manage them. No More NEKO CASE!
Posted 17 years ago by KarimMosna    [ Reply ]
What a darling lil' crooner!
Posted 17 years ago by PeaceInIraq    [ Reply ]
I even love the way she sings "baby". I sure wish she would sing it more.
Posted 17 years ago by panlad    [ Reply ]
pannaramma wrote:
Had to up my rating again - and put this on my ipod.
Me too. From a 7 to an 8. Had it on the iPod for quite a while, though.
Posted 17 years ago by KSC    [ Reply ]
not that impressed, sure she has a powerful voice but what else . . . ?
Posted 17 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
I love you Neko
Posted 17 years ago by GChevy410    [ Reply ]
Let it play Thanks RP...you know I love Neko!
Posted 17 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
Bill ... Love the Neko, but please, Please, PLEASE play more off of the Austin City Limits CD. May I suggest Behind The House or Favorite. Furnace Room Lullaby? (So much better then the album version.) Of course, this request may just be that I love Joh Rauhouse\'s playing so much!!!!
Posted 17 years ago by smdeeg    [ Reply ]
marcmaxson wrote:
Doesn't this song sound like it's about about heroin? And the needle touched down... and the needle has landed... So that's why I never come back here That's why they spit out my name Your ex's have clawed up the bible Trying to keep me away
Sounds like she's raving it up at an all-night DANCE PARTY! Bring the glostix Neko, bring them. heh.
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
Had to up my rating again - and put this on my ipod.
Posted 17 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
marcmaxson wrote:
Doesn't this song sound like it's about about heroin? And the needle touched down... and the needle has landed... So that's why I never come back here That's why they spit out my name Your ex's have clawed up the bible Trying to keep me away
Or could be about a phonograph needle touching down on an Lp. Let it play...
Posted 17 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
Doesn't this song sound like it's about about heroin? And the needle touched down... and the needle has landed... So that's why I never come back here That's why they spit out my name Your ex's have clawed up the bible Trying to keep me away
Posted 17 years ago by marcmaxson    [ Reply ]
I finally found a copy of Fox Confessor down at the local record store, and I'm extremely satisfied, the most rewarding album purchase I've had in a long, long time. Now I just wish they had a copy of Blacklisted as well..!
Posted 17 years ago by Rathmar    [ Reply ]
My girlfriend introduced me to Neko Case and I will be forever grateful to her for it. RP loves Neko and so do I! This album in particular really rocks. Great voice, great lyrics, great feel. I am still here Neko, I am still here. Neko has landed. 9
Posted 17 years ago by slugore    [ Reply ]
This whole album hovers between a 9 or a 10.
Posted 17 years ago by Koan    [ Reply ]
MojoJojo wrote:
From now on I refuse to take any three-t'ed Matt seriously. So there. Rock on Neko!
Oh, well in that case... Nope. Still meh. It's not awful, but not something I would choose to listen to for an extended time. Something about listening to her just makes me sort of...tired. I won't slam anybody for liking her, though. Tastes and all that. Nobody's fan base includes everybody.
Posted 17 years ago by mattt    [ Reply ]
meydele wrote:
3 purely because she's using a hollow-body guitar. Other than that, I really don't get the appeal.
clearly when your location is stated "by the sea" you mean under the sea. something must be wrong with your ability to hear the majesty & magic of one of the best songs of the last few years.
Posted 17 years ago by gernick    [ Reply ]
mattt wrote:
Meh.
From now on I refuse to take any three-t'ed Matt seriously. So there. Rock on Neko!
Posted 17 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
I'll be over at the bar, puttin out the vibe. jdorn1 wrote:
No way man...she was looking at me!
Posted 17 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
3 purely because she's using a hollow-body guitar. Other than that, I really don't get the appeal.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
I like her more & more every time I hear her.
Posted 17 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
Yum!
Posted 17 years ago by OldFrenchie    [ Reply ]
Oh, Neko, where art thou. /swoon
Posted 17 years ago by Darkmatter    [ Reply ]
Great song from a great album.
Posted 17 years ago by Gish05    [ Reply ]
I hate to break it to you guys, but Neko starts all her tours in Minneapolis and I never miss her shows. Coincidence? I think not. I've got her hooked. (bliss)
Posted 17 years ago by zensend    [ Reply ]
I love Neko Case, her voice is distinctive and beautiful. She is the greatest! I wish we heard more than the three or four Neko Case songs that make it on here from time to time. I give it a nine.
Posted 17 years ago by Daniel_Pittenger    [ Reply ]
"Neko Case was born on September 8, 1970, in Alexandria, Virginia. Her family is of Ukrainian descent -- their surname was changed from Shefschenko when the family immigrated to America in the 1940s. During her youth, Neko moved constantly, living all over North America, but spent the most time in Tacoma, Washington, which she considers her hometown." https://www.starpulse.com/Music/Case,_Neko/Pictures/
Posted 17 years ago by NewFee    [ Reply ]
RobK wrote:
Back off, man...she's mine. Neko, if you're reading this, call me.
hahahahahahahahaha...choke..choke...hahahahahahahaha
Posted 17 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
No way man...she was looking at me! RobK wrote:
Back off, man...she's mine. Neko, if you're reading this, call me.
Posted 17 years ago by jdorn1    [ Reply ]
Back off, man...she's mine. Neko, if you're reading this, call me.
Posted 17 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
Love, love, love Neko Case
Posted 18 years ago by AmandaMaria    [ Reply ]
I made myself a best of Neko and it's been in the car CD playe (and getting palyed) for 4 or so months. My 11 year old daugher even ranks Neko up there with little Miss Syrus. Angloray wrote:
And IMHO, her previous one, "Blacklisted," is EVEN BETTER!
Posted 18 years ago by jdorn1    [ Reply ]
Dear Bill, don't "slack off" and stop playing this record! This definitely is one of the best records of the year!
Posted 18 years ago by miahfost    [ Reply ]
bschena wrote:
Great song (I'll give it a 9), but there are still better ones from Fox Confessor...which gives you an idea just how good this whole frickin album is :D - approaching "masterpiece" for me personally...I'm not tired of it yet and have been listening to it for 4+ months...
And IMHO, her previous one, "Blacklisted," is EVEN BETTER!
Posted 18 years ago by Angloray    [ Reply ]
She's the goddess. We're not worthy! We're not worthy!
Posted 18 years ago by StevenQ    [ Reply ]
lathyris wrote:
My God, does this woman write ANY bad songs?
Nope. Saw her in Minneapolis over the summer. She's unbelievable.
Posted 18 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
mattt wrote:
Meh.
I agree. Doesn't deserve feh or bleh, but I can't give it a yeh, either.
Posted 18 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
ahhhh...I needed some Neko today
Posted 18 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
Wonderful. Everything this woman touches turns to wonderful.
Posted 18 years ago by pescivendolo    [ Reply ]
mattt wrote:
Meh.
I guess it is good that your location is undisclosed, because I am sure that all of the Neko lovers would hunt you down like a dog.
Posted 18 years ago by mgoldman    [ Reply ]
jdorn1 wrote:
Album of the year!!!!
I agree! What an album!!!
Posted 18 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Album of the year!!!!
Posted 18 years ago by jdorn1    [ Reply ]
penguinja wrote:
my favorite song from this album so far ...but does anyone know what it's about? for some reason, all I can ever picture while listening to this song are space shuttles , and I'm sure that's epically wrong.
I've read Neko prefers that her lyrics aren't obvious, that she likes listeners to insert their own meaning. But I was puzzling about them too, since this was my upload and it has some local references for me. I'd say she's sitting in traffic on I-5 near "poor Spanaway" (her hometown, a suburb of Tacoma,which has problems with airplane noise from McChord AFB), musing about lost love & regrets, that you can't go home again. The "needle" at times seems to be a record player, seismometer, maybe a plane. "The needle's the same that recorded and played when you left me." "The needle has landed again. Let it play." But I like it ambiguous. Great song, great voice, great album!.
Posted 18 years ago by Laurelia    [ Reply ]
lathyris wrote:
My God, does this woman write ANY bad songs?
Have never heard a melon from her!
Posted 18 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
My God, does this woman write ANY bad songs?
Posted 18 years ago by lathyris    [ Reply ]
Saw her last night (in Brooklyn with Joanna Newsom and Martha Wainwright). She's a great performer, beautiful, funny, and generous. Two encores, including a devastating "Look For Me (I'll Be Around)."
Posted 18 years ago by pleseq    [ Reply ]
Meh.
Posted 18 years ago by mattt    [ Reply ]
I am in love with Neko... Whatta voice!
Posted 18 years ago by Thistle    [ Reply ]
More Neko is always acceptable! Glad to see that I'm in the majority here saying that I love Neko and that AMAZING voice of hers!
Posted 18 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
album of the year!
Posted 18 years ago by thatslongformud    [ Reply ]
Great song, great album.
Posted 18 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
Her best work yet!
Posted 18 years ago by biodiesel    [ Reply ]
Quite the slide after Danny Gatton. Quick, finish the song, I think I've got tectonic fever.
Posted 18 years ago by Old_Pool_Skunk    [ Reply ]
penguinja wrote:
my favorite song from this album so far ...but does anyone know what it's about? for some reason, all I can ever picture while listening to this song are space shuttles , and I'm sure that's epically wrong.
what it's not about: Charlie Moran - The Daily Iowan Posted: 3/8/06 Let's dispense with the typical Neko Case talking points right away: Yes, she was banned for life from the Grand Ole Opry for removing her shirt during a performance. No, she does not sound like Patsy Cline. Yes, she was once voted "Sexiest Babe in Indie Rock" by Playboy readers. And, finally, no, her new album Fox Confessor Brings the Flood isn't really about Russian folklore.
Posted 18 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
My favorite track from this album.
Posted 18 years ago by pixidrizzl    [ Reply ]
i bought this album a couple of weeks ago and have been playing the bejeezus out of it. perfect for hanging out on the back porch, drinking a few cold ones and watching the fireflies.
Posted 18 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
juliealice wrote:
I've been enjoying everything RP has been playing from this album. I'll have to go get it. I really dig the album art, too - does anyone have any idea if it depicts an actual legend or story, or is it just random?
I highly recommend this CD if you like anything RP's played from it. The songwriting and arrangements are consistently great all the way through, and there's something so magical about Neko's voice on this. I have no idea about the artwork, though.
Posted 18 years ago by ladybinnath    [ Reply ]
my favorite song from this album so far ...but does anyone know what it's about? for some reason, all I can ever picture while listening to this song are space shuttles , and I'm sure that's epically wrong.
Posted 18 years ago by penguinja    [ Reply ]