K.D. Lang - Watershed
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Free Music Review: Pouring it all out
Hit: 3 Stars
For her first album of originals since 2000's Invincible Summer, kd lang hearkens back to all the music she's made in the last 25 years. There are touches of her Absolute Torch and Twang country brilliance, the snazzy chanteuse who blossomed on Ingénue and the lush, smokey voice that has carried across all her work from the beginning. It also marks her transition to a mature singer/songwriter.
"Watershed" may be comprised mostly of love songs, but they are subtle takes on the gift. "Coming Home" (the best song here) is exquisitely written; can you name any songwriters of late who can work a word like 'minutiae' into their lyrics? Didn't think so. The heavy handed Moon/June type of love songs are 100% absent from "Watershed," replaced by such delights as "Flame of The Uninspired" or "I Dream Of Spring." The songs are often underscored with gorgeous string charts. It's Lang's first attempt at self-production, and she acquits herself nicely.
Unfortunately, what keeps this album from a more inspiring rating is the fact that it never perks up past low-to-mid tempo. The biggest kicks come from the clever "Upstream," and the country growler that closes the CD, "Jealous Dog." "Dog" is the only song that breaks from the immaculate middle of the road sound. By just setting itself around Lang and her piano/banjo playing, it breaks the mold enough to be a standout. It's an issue that also haunted her prior Nonesuch CD, Hymns of the 49th Parallel, which bogged down under too many low-key songs.
While "Watershed" doesn't fail in its mission to soothe and relax, kd lang has shown multiple times that she is capable of delivering far more. This album is a pleasant, immaculately crafted work, but in the end, it's just immaculate craft. Lang has, in the past, produced art...and "Watershed" falls short of that mark.
Free Music Review: half empty or half full
Hit: 3 Stars
While similar in style to the amazing Ingenue cd, it lacks the depth to make you want to listen to it over and over again. Her voice, as always, satisfies the soul.Free Music Review: Very disappointed
Hit: 2 Stars
I was so excited for this new album to come out as I just love kd's voice and watched her on Jay Leno singing "Coming Home" which to me is the best song on this CD the rest are just blah and boring!... This is her first CD that I have not wanted to play over and over as it just does not pull you in at all. Coming Home is a beautiful song ...Love It! but sadly the rest of the CD does not measure up to it at all and actually wished I had not purchased this before hearing a bit of each song it's so disappointing.Free Music Review: Incredible voice as always, but..,
Hit: 2 Stars
Incredible and outstanding voice, which ceases to amaze and impress, but I am extremely disappointed with this newest CD. I may be in the minority, but I found this offering to be dull and boring. I've been a fan of k.d. lang for many years, but I sure regret this purchase.Free Music Review: Sad k.d.
Hit: 2 Stars
Have waited a lot of years for a new k.d. lang CD. She sounds sad, tired and like she is in mourning. Not an up beat on the whole CD. Her voice is still like fine wine, but I'd have to say she needs to perk up her next effort.