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Neko Case — At Last
Album: Fox Confessor Brings The Flood
Avg rating:
7.6

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Released: 2006
Length: 1:28
Plays (last 30 days): 0
I can say that I've lived here in honor and danger
But I'm just an animal and cannot explain a life
Down this chain of days I wished to stay among my people
Relation now means nothing, having chosen so defined

And if death should smell my breathing
As it pass beneath my window
Let it lead me trembling, trembling
I own every bell that tolls me
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All I can say about this song is that it's beautiful. The lyrics and Neko's voice are so powerful and lovely and clear.
Neko! Plus 1 to 9
 oldsaxon wrote:

I'm no expert but diagonals are illegal and you must always move counterclockwise or incur penalty. Also balloons are not allowed and there can never be more than three people in the game wearing hats.


Hilarious!!
Just wish it were a bit longer! Could definitely have listened to more :)
Wonderfully clear tone and clean instrumentation all around us. Thanks Nico! 👍
 chinaski wrote:
The volume always gets turned up when Neko is on.

 
{#Yes}
The volume always gets turned up when Neko is on.
This is a lot of goodness crammed in only 96 seconds.
Neko Case thrills me to the depths of my soul, every time... Sounds perfect, coming after U2's Bad; similar vocal intensity and passion.
{#Bounce}Hadn't rated this. A "10" will put that right.
 oldsaxon wrote:

I'm no expert but diagonals are illegal and you must always move counterclockwise or incur penalty. Also balloons are not allowed and there can never be more than three people in the game wearing hats.

 
{#Roflol}
 Lindo525 wrote:

I am not familiar with the Neko rules. Will you please list them? And also - What happens if we break them?

Neko Case is one of the many artists to whom I had very limited exposure before discovering RP. Very happy I found both! 

 
I'm no expert but diagonals are illegal and you must always move counterclockwise or incur penalty. Also balloons are not allowed and there can never be more than three people in the game wearing hats.
Neko's coming to Anchorage for her 45th birthday September 8th.  Looking forward to that.
Everybody in my alien space craft loves this song...
 Rick_V wrote:
Neko rules.

 
I am not familiar with the Neko rules. Will you please list them? And also - What happens if we break them?

Neko Case is one of the many artists to whom I had very limited exposure before discovering RP. Very happy I found both! 
 JaeRae wrote:

I agree - Neko Case, Patty Griffin, Joan Osbourne, Melissa Etheridge, Beth Orton... They all have something in common - whiny voices.  It grates on my nerves. I really wish there was less of it here.  I come here for variety. 

 

Comparing Melissa Ethridge and Beth Orton is like comparing Muddy Waters and Geddy Lee.

It sounds to me like you just don't like women singers.

I think they add to the variety and i like 'em!   
 casey1024 wrote:
Very Twin Peaks

 
.... yes, which is not a bad thing :-)
Very Twin Peaks
Neko rules.
 astapen wrote:
I do not get it. What is the big deal?  The voice is average and sounds like every other young woman singer of the last 10 years!  Nothing interesting here. 
 
I agree - Neko Case, Patty Griffin, Joan Osbourne, Melissa Etheridge, Beth Orton... They all have something in common - whiny voices.  It grates on my nerves. I really wish there was less of it here.  I come here for variety. 
 astapen wrote:
I do not get it. What is the big deal?  The voice is average and sounds like every other young woman singer of the last 10 years!  Nothing interesting here. 
 
See her live. Your question will be answered.
I do not get it. What is the big deal?  The voice is average and sounds like every other young woman singer of the last 10 years!  Nothing interesting here. 
 tfioreze wrote:
A great song performed by an astonishing singer
 

I agree...  love this song...
 
A great song performed by an astonishing singer
Nice segue from U2.
the meaning of this song just hit me: wow, i'm there.

Wonderful song...  absolutely wonderful... sigh...
 
Meaningful segue from Indigo Girls...only on RP. Kisses fingertips!
Loves me some Neko.
Reeeeeeeeeeeveeeeeeeeerrrrrrrb
 archrrone wrote:
Neko is the queen of leaving you always wanting more...
 
Great stuff
Neko is the queen of leaving you always wanting more...
wonderful song...
 romeotuma wrote:

It varies...  we all love this song...
 
 
Do they all order room service?
A long way away from Vegas, Romeo, but we love it here, too. It's too short, though.
 romeotuma wrote:


Everybody in my hotel room loves this song...

 
 
How many people live in your hotel room on any given day?

 Grammarcop wrote:
Only one problem with this song: It's too short.

 
*points up* Saved me the typing. Yes.

I love, love, love this song...
Wow!! A song where she actually controls her voice rather than yell it all out! This sounds really nice, she should do it more often like this...

8
 Tamster wrote:
She is outstanding. I saw her last Sat. Fab............

 
You lucky son of a ........................Fabulous person.


She is outstanding. I saw her last Sat. Fab............
This is a great song. It will be played and loved long after I'm dead, for sure. What a voice!
 Grammarcop wrote:
Only one problem with this song: It's too short.

 
I agree.  My first listen for this song, and it's an automatic 8.

Don't know why I like this song? I just do .... :-)
I must say, I don't mind Bill's perceived Neko obsession...she's great.

 
smdeeg wrote:

Today??  It's been out of hand for the last several years.

Not that I mind though. {#Mrgreen} 
 


 Tana wrote:
Seriously, Bill, your Neko Case obsession is out of hand today!
 
Today??  It's been out of hand for the last several years.

Not that I mind though. {#Mrgreen} 
 KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:
All day long...
  If 'tuma broke into Bill's studio, it would be 'All Neko, All The Time'.


 kaybee wrote:

Yes I noticed this played a couple of hours after Dirty Knife.  An overdose of Neko Case is fine with me, though.

 
All day long...

Doh! Already gave it a 9 rating. Why doesn't this thing go to 11?
very sweet segue from u2's bad  {#Cowboy}
Play this song at my funeral.

What a voice.
 Tana wrote:
Seriously, Bill, your Neko Case obsession is out of hand today!
 
Yes I noticed this played a couple of hours after Dirty Knife.  An overdose of Neko Case is fine with me, though.

a very sexy voice
Seriously, Bill, your Neko Case obsession is out of hand today!
Only one problem with this song: It's too short.

What a great album this is.
Nice Car!
 SmackDaddy wrote:
Hooray at last!!! I hadn't heard Neko in the last 2 hours, I wasn't getting concerned because obviously hearing Neko 12 times a day on RP isn't nearly enough.
 
For the millionth time, I'm telling you: don't exagerate!

 HonduranRed wrote:
I'll bet you some big money that this station hasn't played NEKO twelve times in 24 hrs.... ever....
 
SmackDaddy wrote:
Hooray at last!!! I hadn't heard Neko in the last 2 hours, I wasn't getting concerned because obviously hearing Neko 12 times a day on RP isn't nearly enough {#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}
 
 

I'll bet big money you don't understand hyper sarcasm to make a point.

Fact is the frequency of Neko on RP has dramatically dropped since I made this comment (though I'm positive it wasn't becuase of it).
Love Neko...great segue
Great voice, great songwriting, great album.{#Hearteyes}
 Papernapkin wrote:
More reverb.
 

Can you imagine if this song had cowbell too!
More beautiful music. {#Music} Thanks Bill!

More reverb.
Ditto! Play her as often as you like and it will be fine with me!
 
Imkirok wrote:
Don't let the mute button hit you on the way out, smackdaddy.  I for one, love hearing Neko and wouldn't be upset at all listening to her 12 times a day.
 


Very beautiful song on my all time favorite album. Thank you.

Starting to warm up to Neko... Might have to check out an album or two.
Seriously funky title to an album. Artwork goes down nicely too

'Tis good....


 auburntigerrich wrote:
This one just arrived in the mail. It sounds silly, but the liner notes are remarkably creative. You just have to see it for yourself. It's not every day that you can comment on the artistry and photographic brilliance in the liner notes of a cd. = ) BTW, look for the special edition of this one... there's a nifty bonus disc inside with some other cuts.
 
Really? What's on the bonus disc?

I find it difficult NOT to be impressed with the music of Neko Case.


I'll bet you some big money that this station hasn't played NEKO twelve times in 24 hrs.... ever....
 
SmackDaddy wrote:
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Don't let the mute button hit you on the way out, smackdaddy.  I for one, love hearing Neko and wouldn't be upset at all listening to her 12 times a day.


 SmackDaddy wrote:
Hooray at last!!! I hadn't heard Neko in the last 2 hours, I wasn't getting concerned because obviously hearing Neko 12 times a day on RP isn't nearly enough {#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}
 

D  R  A  M  A     Q  U  E  E  N
 ppak wrote:


Death is Good
 

You feeling alright?
Hooray at last!!! I hadn't heard Neko in the last 2 hours, I wasn't getting concerned because obviously hearing Neko 12 times a day on RP isn't nearly enough {#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}{#Frustrated}
{#Yes}
Still here in Texas on my patio watching the sun go down. Wonderful sunset music.
This one just arrived in the mail. It sounds silly, but the liner notes are remarkably creative. You just have to see it for yourself. It's not every day that you can comment on the artistry and photographic brilliance in the liner notes of a cd. = ) BTW, look for the special edition of this one... there's a nifty bonus disc inside with some other cuts.
jdorn1 wrote:
Short and sweet..don't blink or you'll miss it. I can see death on a pale horse sitting outside the window whenver I hear this song...
Death is Good
Beautiful
meydele wrote:
I love the guitar sound, but everything else leaves me cold. Color me obsessive, but I prefer lyrics that make sense. It's not that I can't appreciate stream-of-consciousness lyrics, I just prefer the other.
I don't feel that the lyrics are nonsensical, as much as poetic and evocative. She is a very good songwriter and a huge talent. Listen to some Richard Buckner for a similar male talent. (no disrespect intended)
Short and beautiful
Neko Case's music is just plain lovely. I esp. like her imagistic lyrics: "And if death should smell my breathing as he pass beneath my window..."
So good I could...
wferrier wrote:
What's wrong with you people? It was cool to be into Neko last week!
Oh, well, pardon all us Neko lovers for not keeping up with the trends. I hope you are being ironic. If not, then you are merely absurd. And irrelevant.
What's wrong with you people? It was cool to be into Neko last week!
I love how this song leaves you wanting more.
i do not like neko case. at all. she's talented but does not resonate with me. at all. she does however resonate with the person i am dating, who has threatened hell, high water, and all manner of doom and gloom if i rate any neko case less than an 8.... >.< 8
I'm speechless...the last three songs have been amazing...cheers Bill
every time I hear Neko I think, ah, Neko Case - At Last
I love the guitar sound, but everything else leaves me cold. Color me obsessive, but I prefer lyrics that make sense. It\'s not that I can\'t appreciate stream-of-consciousness lyrics, I just prefer the other.
Thank god RP plays Neko ... I've misplaced my copy of this cd, and of course that just means I crave to hear her all the more!
Upon first listen, song seemed pleasant but nothing more. Maybe it\'ll grow on me ...
Lovely song ... lovely album. I hope to hear more of Neko Case in the future.
Yesss, nothing but positive comments. The whole album is so good in so many ways. I hope Neko makes loads of money from it now and down the road. Go Neko
Great album indeed, got fue to RP. Also got the live in Austin album too...amazing voice.
This is a 10.
Ahh, Neko.
Everything this woman touches turns to win and awesome.
It's a great album, to be sure. I just can't resist that voice.
peyotecoyote wrote:
brilliant collection of tunes on this CD...the best choice of 2006 for me.
totally.
More Neko greatness. Love this song.
komainu wrote:
"I own every bell that tolls me." Dunno what it means, but I like it.
To me, this refers to knowledge of the self.
What a great find this is. RP may force me to shell out for another album I didn't know existed. Huzzah!
brilliant collection of tunes on this CD...the best choice of 2006 for me.
komainu wrote:
"I own every bell that tolls me." Dunno what it means, but I like it.
Another take on Dylan's Hard Rain maybe...? "But I'll know my song well before I start singin'"
"I own every bell that tolls me." Dunno what it means, but I like it.
Short and sweet..don't blink or you'll miss it. I can see death on a pale horse sitting outside the window whenver I hear this song...