1. If You Knew
2. Soulful Shade Of Blue
3. Hex
4. Train From Kansas City
5. The Tigers Have Spoken
6. Blacklisted
7. Loretta
8. Favorite
9. Rated X
10. This Little Light
11. Wayfaring Stranger
12. untitled
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It might seem a bit of a letdown to have waited 26 months (Case is such a transcendent singer, her fans were waiting the two years between Blacklisted and Tigers) for a brief, live effort that's half cover versions. But this disc is wide-ranging and superb, that rare breed of live album (think At Budokan and Small Town Romance) which ranks amongst an artist's finest, most representative work. Recorded in 2004 in Toronto and Chicago, Case is absolutely on fire for the ballads and the ass-kicking tunes. This is largely due to a ripping backing band composed of the Sadies and Jon Rauhouse, with fellow Corn Sister Carolyn Mark and Kelly Hogan lending their vocal talents (the effect's like Trio, but better). The album's title is discussed in a brief example of Case's between-song banter, an expression of her off-color humor which will not surprise those lucky enough to have seen her perform before. And if you never have yourself, this here's the next best thing. --Mike McGonigal Recommended Albums by Neko Case and Friends 
The Virginian | 
Furnace Room Lullaby | 
Blacklisted | 
The Sadies, Favourite Colours | 
Kelly Hogan, Beneath the Country Underdog | 
The Corn Sisters, The Other Women |
Album Description
Over the past few years, Case has been making a name for herself in both indie rock and country circles as a solo artist and as a member of the New Pornographers. On this record, she's backed by a full band featuring the Sadies and steel guitar whiz Jon Rauhouse. Her majestic yet sublime singing voice, her poetic songwriting, and her musical vision, which reconstructs a century's worth of American music, has won her acclaim from all quarters.
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The Tigers Have Spoken
- Audio CD: 0 pages (2004-11-09)
- Publisher: Anti
- Label: Anti
- Format: Live
- Studio: Anti
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 26 reviews
- Sales Rank in Music: #13113
Avg. Customer Review:
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Not enough stars to rate Neko Case! 2007-07-22
Comment: Stellar album (every pun intended). If you have to beg, borrow or steal to get to a live Neko Case show, do it. Steal the neighbor kid's lunch money if you have to. One of the best live performances I've ever seen, hands down.
Sometimes, the fates get together and slam dunk someone with a voice like Neko and throw in some great song writing skill. And, if all that wasn't enough, she just so happens to be performing with some great musicians.
This album is one of my favorites but I have to say, you can't go wrong with Fox Confessor or Blacklisted either. On this album, Hex simply stopped me in my tracks the first time I heard it. A Patsy Cline strong, velvet voice; an enveloping wall-of-sound vibe. Drown in it. This is what it sounds like when your ears die and go to heaven.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: great live set 2007-01-09
Comment: this is a great live concert from neko case. every song is good. the only improvement would be to make it a little longer. the sound is good.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Her studio work is good, live she's even better... 2007-01-07
Comment: As gripping and immediate as her last studio CD was (Fox Confessor) I have to say that this is an artist best enjoyed live. And you just can't say that about most artists (My Morning Jacket, White Stripes). As a consequence this CD really satisfies as it showcases her vocals in a live setting and conveys the excitement of the audience she's taken along for the ride. The only gripe is that this CD runs a bit on the short side.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Love it! 2006-07-27
Comment: Okay, so the last track is a little weird, maybe I just don't get it. But this really is a phenomenal CD by a woman to whom the Britney's, Christina's and other blonde bimbos could learn a thing or two. Suggest to anyone that's a fan of the Blues, Gospel, or just good rockin' music. Enjoy!
5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Neko wuvs tigers - awwwwww 2006-05-22
Comment: There are a few songs here that absolutely make me hair stand on end, it's unbelievable. The first track is true perfection and evocative of a great, epic western soundtrack. Then there is the fantastic old time country gospel of This Little Light which is electrifying. As far as sound quality: if anything, it adds to the "classic" feel found in vintage live recordings of the 70's. It's good AS IS. What is it about tigers that resonates with Neko? I envision a day when she performs these songs on stage with live tigers going berzerk in cages on each side of the stage. She could walk up to one of them, and the tiger would flash his paw through the bars, angry that he/she is being subjected to the loud noise, the audience. She could even bring a stool and sit next to the caged feline and serenade it.
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