Drag cover

Released 29 years ago this June

Drag

k.d. lang · 1997

52 min · 12 tracks · folk · jazz · traditional folk music

A smoky, introspective collection blending country, jazz, and pop with hauntingly beautiful vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • introspective themes of longing
  • for late-night solitude
  • haunting vocals with emotional depth
  • consistent flow with emotional peaks

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party tracks
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
By the release of 'Drag' in June 1997, k.d. lang had already established herself as a prominent figure in the music scene with her Grammy-winning album 'Ingénue' (1992). This album marked a significant artistic shift for lang, showcasing her ability to reinterpret classic songs through a personal lens while exploring themes of addiction and loss at a time when she was transitioning into a more mature phase of her career.
Stylistic neighbors
Patty Griffin· Neko Case· Brandi Carlile

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Don't Smoke in Bed 3:22
  • 2 The Air That I Breathe 5:58
  • 3 Smoke Dreams 3:48
  • 4 My Last Cigarette 4:08
  • 5 The Joker 4:46
  • 6 Theme From the Valley of the Dolls 3:02
  • 7 Your Smoke Screen 2:29
  • 8 My Old Addiction 6:41
  • 9 Till the Heart Caves In 3:30
  • 10 Smoke Rings 3:36
  • 11 Hain't It Funny? 6:23
  • 12 Love Is Like a Cigarette 4:45

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