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Neko Case — Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth
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(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Aug 19, 2012 - 20:00
 


beautiful...  absolutely beautiful song...

 

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Jul 19, 2012 - 09:36
 
 michaelgmitchell wrote:
 romeotuma wrote:
love her... sigh...

Neko Case   

Romeo, you just wanted to show off her wonderful attributes. Cheap plug.
 
I love her... sigh...  this is a beautiful song...

 

michaelgmitchell
(Ontario, Canada)
Posted: Apr 15, 2012 - 08:10
 
 romeotuma wrote:
love her... sigh...

Neko Case   

Romeo, you just wanted to show off her wonderful attributes. Cheap plug.

RKeaton
Posted: Mar 14, 2012 - 19:11
 
Love this song and the whole album, too.

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Feb 11, 2012 - 22:14
 

wonderful... sigh...

 

ziakut
(Unmoon)
Posted: Feb 11, 2012 - 22:09
 
Yum

iTuner
Posted: Feb 11, 2012 - 22:08
 
Neko can do no wrong.

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Dec 10, 2011 - 08:22
 

Everybody in my hotel room loves this song...
 

neuticle
(fog fog fog)
Posted: Nov 08, 2011 - 15:52
 
LOVE Neko.  Not this song.

PatsyMat
Posted: Nov 08, 2011 - 15:24
 
I have to turn Radio Paradise off when you play this.

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Sep 06, 2011 - 18:01
 


absolutely love this song...

 

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: May 03, 2011 - 17:31
 


This really is a great song...

 

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Mar 01, 2011 - 14:38
 


love her... sigh...


Neko Case 

 


Proclivities
(Carrboro, NC)
Posted: Feb 12, 2011 - 04:59
 
 JanioV wrote:
This song is preachy and boring, and what the lyrics actually say is that Mother Earth is as murderously treacherous as Lucretia Borgia. If this were a parody of earnestly clueless environmentalist "art," it could not be more perfect.
 
That's an interesting, 21st Century interpretation of song lyrics that were written in 1974.  Ron Mael's lyrics have been called a lot of things, but "preachy and boring" did not come up much.  "As murderously treacherous as Lucretia Borgia"?!



TerryS
(The other SW)
Posted: Dec 29, 2010 - 00:12
 
Not the best for Neko, but still likeable. Especially after passing through a police roadblock, as I just did.

peter_james_bond
(The Burg)
Posted: May 20, 2010 - 08:02
 
 BioChamp wrote:
Then I'd hate to see what Mother Earth was plotting for that big chunk of space rock that smacked her so hard when she was young that it knocked the moon right out of her.
 
Actually Mother Earth came out the winner in that smack down as most scientists think that the space rock was destroyed in the collision and became part of the moon. Don't mess with the Mother! {#Angel}

BioChamp
(the science lab)
Posted: Dec 13, 2009 - 13:08
 
 peter_james_bond wrote:

After what we've done to Mother Nature, if she did strike back I would say it was self-defense or (understandable) revenge.

 
Then I'd hate to see what Mother Earth was plotting for that big chunk of space rock that smacked her so hard when she was young that it knocked the moon right out of her.


helgigermany
(Germany)
Posted: Dec 13, 2009 - 13:05
 
 cirruss wrote:
bummer... first "God is an Astronaut" and now this... I'm tuning out.
 
I know what you mean, but most times Bill is coming back with something really nice, and thats why i keep on listening!!


cirruss
(Curacao, Netherlands Antilles)
Posted: Oct 11, 2009 - 15:21
 
bummer... first "God is an Astronaut" and now this... I'm tuning out.

peter_james_bond
(Lunenburg, NS)
Posted: Sep 10, 2009 - 03:27
 
 keller1 wrote:
Just back from her show here in Toronto tonight.

Elegant, understated, left you wanting more ...

Best song intro was one about her first love, an imaginary boyfriend, " ... and I couldn't live up to his expectations either."
 
Great on record, great live....the consummate artist. Never turn your back on misguided Neko haters, show them how wrong they are.


wycado
(Smoking cigarettes and plotting revenge)
Posted: Aug 22, 2009 - 09:04
 
I don't normally trash songs on here, but this is such drivel. Never turn your back on an audience that you are making vomit.

peter_james_bond
(Lunenburg, NS)
Posted: Aug 09, 2009 - 16:44
 
 JanioV wrote:
This song is preachy and boring, and what the lyrics actually say is that Mother Earth is as murderously treacherous as Lucretia Borgia. If this were a parody of earnestly clueless environmentalist "art," it could not be more perfect.
 
After what we've done to Mother Nature, if she did strike back I would say it was self-defense or (understandable) revenge.


JanioV
Posted: Aug 09, 2009 - 14:28
 
This song is preachy and boring, and what the lyrics actually say is that Mother Earth is as murderously treacherous as Lucretia Borgia. If this were a parody of earnestly clueless environmentalist "art," it could not be more perfect.

DaveInVA
(VA)
Posted: Aug 09, 2009 - 14:24
 
This would be a perfect song for someone like Annie Haslam from Renaissance to do a cover of...

peter_james_bond
(Lunenburg, NS)
Posted: Jul 15, 2009 - 18:13
 
 Exene wrote:
This song was amazing live. When she and Kelly hit those high notes, "...a quick return to my friends...," I actually got chills, and said to my friend next to me "oh my god I think I just came." A highlight of an all-around fantastic show. 
 
{#Eek} With Neko, I believe that's possible! {#Wink}

sunita
(Anywhere but here)
Posted: Jul 15, 2009 - 17:30
 
Bill- Agreed there has to be variety —- Please temper down on the level of  rotten vocals and bad lyrics .. this one really hurts

MJMJ
Posted: Jul 15, 2009 - 17:29
 
Makes me think of this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLrTPrp-fW8 

PeorgieTirebiter
Posted: Jun 26, 2009 - 19:40
 
 Wizzuvv_oz wrote:
I'm sort of overwhelmed by the number of cliche sounding chords
making me uncomfortable and cringing a little bit.  I normally don't have that response to NC
 
Cliche sounding chords? Care to elaborate? I mean, this is not avant guard jazz.

And I can't believe people are so ridiculous as to complain about photoshopped cover art.

Exene
(Boulder, CO)
Posted: Jun 11, 2009 - 16:05
 
This song was amazing live. When she and Kelly hit those high notes, "...a quick return to my friends...," I actually got chills, and said to my friend next to me "oh my god I think I just came." A highlight of an all-around fantastic show. 

Mnemo
(close to munich)
Posted: May 13, 2009 - 04:02
 
 aelfheld wrote:
"Mother Earth - The Ultimate MILFTM"
 
Hehehe, worn out but still beautiful. :)

Btw.: Is this the official greenpeace hymn?



oldkcscdj
Posted: May 06, 2009 - 10:26
 
I've listened to this album about four times through since I bought it last week.  It's definitely softer than what she's done before and, while I'm not usually one to post negative comments on the songs here, I really feel this is the weakest song on the album and the least moving thing I've heard her do.

Sorry Neko.  I love you but you missed this time.


Wizzuvvoz
(Land of Nod. East of Eden on Route 66.)
Posted: May 06, 2009 - 10:24
 
I'm sort of overwhelmed by the number of cliche sounding chords
making me uncomfortable and cringing a little bit.  I normally don't have that response to NC



Frater_Kork
(Uppsala, Sweden)
Posted: Apr 26, 2009 - 03:17
 
Bill, you need to follow this with anything from Sparks just like you do with other covers. ;)
It is a sad thing that there is no sparks in your playlist.

aelfheld
Posted: Apr 24, 2009 - 08:10
 
"Mother Earth - The Ultimate MILFTM"

davyjrshort
(In The Cloudz)
Posted: Apr 24, 2009 - 08:07
 
yup, 'cause if you turn your back on mother earth she will cut you. So no no.

Papernapkin
(Mountain View, CA)
Posted: Apr 24, 2009 - 08:05
 
Even her voice is Photoshopped.

keller1
(In A Gadda Da Vida, Baby)
Posted: Apr 17, 2009 - 20:09
 
Just back from her show here in Toronto tonight.

Elegant, understated, left you wanting more ...

Best song intro was one about her first love, an imaginary boyfriend, " ... and I couldn't live up to his expectations either."

firefly6
Posted: Apr 17, 2009 - 14:44
 
 diazo wrote:

Cyclone?  That's actually a Cougar she's standing on.  Better-looking than a Cyclone, though.


 


"Middle Cougar" would have implied a confusing message...



ziggytrix
(Dallas, TX)
Posted: Apr 17, 2009 - 14:30
 
 Incarnadine wrote:

"It looks Photoshopped. Yeah, the reflections are all wrong. Definitely Photoshopped."

 

Um... I think you're both missing the point here.  I would be *honored* to have the likes of Neko Case beautify just by being there... any vehicle I have ever owned, or will own one day.

 
i was quoting XKCD :P




shawshank
(Maryland)
Posted: Apr 14, 2009 - 09:04
 
I like Neko Case but this song makes me {#Puke}

wenatchee
(Duvall, WA)
Posted: Apr 14, 2009 - 09:03
 
boom, boom-boom, boom, boom-boom . . . seems like a grain of sand in the salad . . .

Proclivities
(Carrboro, NC)
Posted: Apr 11, 2009 - 13:50
 
 MCKY wrote:
Great cover (album art and Sparks tune) -and she's way better looking than Ron and Russell.
  There is a troubling absence of any Sparks tunes here, especially given their influence on so many later artists.  It would be great to hear something from "Kimono My House", "Propaganda" or "Indiscreet".  I'll try to upload maybe.  Oh, great version, Neko.



Misterfixit
(Nashville)
Posted: Apr 08, 2009 - 04:54
 
 Incarnadine wrote:
Yeah, and I was kinda concerned about what effect her knee and foot were having on the hood o' that beautiful Merc'ry unless she's just kinda superimposed there! But no it looks like she's really on it! Ouch!
  

"It looks Photoshopped. Yeah, the reflections are all wrong. Definitely Photoshopped."

 

Um... I think you're both missing the point here.  I would be *honored* to have the likes of Neko Case beautify just by being there... any vehicle I have ever owned, or will own one day.


 
Rather have her in the "Driver's Seat" ... oh yeah ....



MCKY
(PEI, Great White North)
Posted: Apr 05, 2009 - 10:30
 
Great cover (album art and Sparks tune) -and she's way better looking than Ron and Russell.

Radio_Dweeb
(Maryland)
Posted: Apr 05, 2009 - 10:29
 
Like the message, song is so-so.

AvoidingWork
(Home of Big Boy #4004)
Posted: Apr 03, 2009 - 12:28
 
 inindian wrote:

Yeah, and I was kinda concerned about what effect her knee and foot were having on the hood o' that beautiful Merc'ry unless she's just kinda superimposed there! But no it looks like she's really on it! Ouch!
 
Tough to tell.  You can see the indentation is showing up around her right foot.  Also the seam for the hood is slightly dipped compared to the fender.  (I hope everything popped back up ok.)  I like the gravel reflection in the bumper and speaking of which I don't see the sword reflection on the bumper.  Maybe it's beyond the curve of the hood for the reflection to pick it up.  Does anybody know what state that license plate that belongs to?
Neko Case
Picture taken from http://www.senbaltimore.com/bm~pix/86973-2_20081203_153201.jpg


aquadonia
(Green Bay, WI)
Posted: Apr 01, 2009 - 14:23
 
{#Hearteyes}


SweTex
(Swede living in Texas)
Posted: Apr 01, 2009 - 14:22
 
ahhh an old Sparks song on RP. This song is WAY better with the Sparks, though. A 4. Would've been an 8 with the Mael brothers.

Incarnadine
Posted: Mar 29, 2009 - 13:31
 
Yeah, and I was kinda concerned about what effect her knee and foot were having on the hood o' that beautiful Merc'ry unless she's just kinda superimposed there! But no it looks like she's really on it! Ouch!
  

"It looks Photoshopped. Yeah, the reflections are all wrong. Definitely Photoshopped."

 

Um... I think you're both missing the point here.  I would be *honored* to have the likes of Neko Case beautify just by being there... any vehicle I have ever owned, or will own one day.



Darrooon
(sjc»ca»us»3rdrock)
Posted: Mar 25, 2009 - 14:53
 
Fun to hear this. I stumbled across my old Sparks vinyl(s) a couple of weeks ago.
Man, those were weird album covers...