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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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