Absolute Torch And Twang - K.D. Lang

before kd Lang hit the big time she was producing excellant albums such as this where her 1st love of Nashville was mixed with the torch song stylings she perfected on Ingenue. In this case the 2 styles are clearly distinguished with torch songs where Kd swoons such as "trail of broken hearts" and uptempo country rockers like "big boned girls" To get an impression of this album think Elvis - the country numbers are early Elvis a la mystery train, while the slower numbers are LA Elvis without the hamburgers. If you think you don't like country music - listen to this album, all the stylings are there, including the ...  Read the complete review

ABSOLUTE TORCH AND TWANG by kd lang reviewed in an unbiased, no-axe-to-grind fashion by the Pop-Picker, a music addict of over 25 years standing, who has listened to well over 800 albums and rated them all with his unique and personal scoring system. Pop-Picker's DOOYOO rating - 7.5/10 Overall Pop-Picker rating at 31/07/00 - 261st of 811 albums rated. kd lang rating - 5th of 7 kd lang albums rated Hit singles on this album - None Pop-Picker's personal 'picks' - Big Big Love, Big Boned Gal, Three Days, Luck In My Eyes REVIEW The title says it all - this album is a mix of 'Torch' (ballads) and ...  Read the complete review