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New Pornographers’ A.C. Newman and Neko Case Reunite for ‘Encyclopedia’ Zinger

A.C. Newman / Photo by Noah Kalina

“Don’t you know there is a war on here?” asks A.C. Newman on “Encyclopedia of Classic Takedowns,” the newest track to emerge from the New Pornographer’s upcoming Shut Down the Streets. Fellow NPs all-star Neko Case follows Newman into battle, and although her backing vocals might be disappointingly understated for fans of the belter once pegged as alt-country, she blends in seamlessly with Newman’s jaunty, melodically lush track. Like the October 9 Matador/Last Gang LP’s previously released “I’m Not Talking,” it’s the kind of dense folk-pop that suggests yes, Newman can read Gordon Lightfoot’s mind. Now, how’s about sending us a promo copy of that there takedown encyclopedia?

Download “Encyclopedia of Classic Takedowns” here.

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