Neko Case: Fox Confessor

I'm a big fan of Neko Case, and my review of her latest album, Fox Confessor Brings the Flood, is online at a website called Head Butler. A "cultural concierge" service for "hungry minds," Head Butler recommends books, movies, music--even coffee. It's a great idea in this age of overwhelming choice, and really well executed. Another example of the way someone can turn obsession into user-friendly advice is the website Billy Knows Best. These guys wouldn't keep readers coming back for more if people didn't actually follow their advice and find it helpful. They report honestly, and they do serious legwork. Do you want to sort through 50 detective novels looking for the overlooked gem? Or test-run every single razor out there to find out which one gives you the best shave?

Anyway, if you haven't heard Neko, you're missing out on one of the most captivating voices in pop music today. A true American original. Patsy Cline meets David Lynch. Actually, that doesn't even do the album justice.