The Tigers Have Spoken Image
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critics What's this?

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Universal acclaim- based on 14 Ratings

  • Summary: The New Pornographers singer (and accomplished solo artist) offers up a live set of originals and eclectic covers, backed by The Sadies.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. A breathtaking 35 minutes. [12 Nov 2004, p.122]
  2. 80
    One of Americana's most exquisite singers. [Dec 2004, p.114]
  3. Neko possesses one of the most terrifically powerful voices in music today.
  4. It never sounds like much more than a bar band playing songs for friends.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. MichaelM
    10
    Dear Guardian reviewer, This is what real musicians sound like when they play together feeding off each others energy. Maybe you should stick with over produced pop, try Ashlee Simpson. The only thing wrong with this cd is that is too short! Expand
  2. MikeW
    10
    LOL... What's wrong with a "bar band playing songs for friends."? Ok, clearly, the writer for The Guardian, Adam Sweeting, isn't a golfer. *whew....glad thats over* Ok, this album keeps me moving in my chair at work and weaving in and out of traffic when in the car (kidding, of course). But really, this album completey rocks! Her voice is very musically delicate and the sound quality beats that of other live performances i've heard. My ONLY dissapointment with this album is it's length. Could've put some fillers on it?? But I still give it a 10 because whats on the album kicks some serious butt....... Adam Sweeting from The Guardian goes on to say that Case's song "The Tigers Have Spoken" is a "nasty little piece". That's one of my favorites! It's sad and uniquely beautiful! I'll, clearly, never read The Guardian Expand
  3. MikeL
    10
    Disapointing in length, a mere 35 minutes, but a great record from the most enchanting, yet underatted, country singer of our era. I was too young to see Patsy Cline in concert --she died when I was 5 years old-- but I have seen Neko Case peform live and I can say, without hesitation, that I've now seen the next best thing. This concert disc is a great reminder of those concerts, especially "Favorite" and "Wayfaring Stranger", two standout numbers from the shows I saw. I would highly recommend this CD to any music fan. Expand
  4. Pickles
    8
    This was my first neko case album and i will be going back for more. I didn't know it was a live album until the first song was over.

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