Neko has The Voice, rough around the edges but possessing a formidable strength and range, that causes critics and fans to swoon. Blacklisted, her third CD, is a lush, haunting showcase for her awe-inspiring vocal talents, as well as an intensely intimate work that evokes a dark elegance with a hint of twang.

To help create this record Neko brought together a grand cast of scarily talented musicians; among them are Calexico, Howe Gelb, Kelly Hogan and members of The Sadies. Topping it off, Neko’s voice soars and swirls moving from a sultry smokiness to joyful harmony.

The album reflects a lost, almost homesick feeling -- each song aches with vivid images, to stunning results. Although the lushly beautiful album is not conceptual, there's a certain quality about it that's cinematic. Unifying the album is an aura of unsettling vulnerability that envelops the listener. In the end, Blacklisted leaves you weary and heartbroken and wanting more.

"Blacklisted is a spooky, sexycool concoction that adds smoky blues and noirish jazz elements to Case's already distinctive blend. Its cinematic vibe -- all scorched twangs and moonlit echoes -- perfectly matches her wide-open-spaces voice." Fred Mills, Detroit Metro Times

“Nothing released in 2002 was as lonely, broken and terribly authentic as Case is here -- and she is only just learning how to haunt us.” D.I.W.

“…It conjures spirits from Patsy Cline to Loretta Lynn and even Mazzy Star’s Hope Sandoval in its mix of hard-luck tales, proud swinging anthems with just a touch of jazz swing, and eerie ambient numbers that showcase Case’s impressive vocal range.” The Boston Phoenix

“Though the sing-along quotient is lower on Blacklisted than Neko Case’s earlier albums, the new direction of her latest album reveals a woman coming into her own as a songwriter.” Paste

“Blacklisted, is sort of like hanging out at One-Eyed Jack’s from Twin Peaks-esoteric, swimmy, and beautiful, but with the distinct feeling that something heavy’s going on in the murky depths.” The Stranger

“…Her third solo album, Blacklisted, [is] a ballad-laced collection that may spark a new wave of interest in the old country-western crooners Case reveres.” Utne