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Recollection

k.d. lang · 2010

51 min · 13 tracks · country music

A reflective collection blending k.d. lang's emotive vocals with timeless melodies that traverse genres from folk to jazz.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Constant Craving — This track exemplifies lang's signature blend of emotional depth and lyrical sophistication, capturing the essence of longing with haunting melodies.
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    Halleujah — Lang's rendition transforms Leonard Cohen's classic into a poignant meditation on love and loss, showcasing her powerful vocal delivery.
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    Calling All Angels — This song highlights lang's ability to convey vulnerability and hope, resonating deeply with listeners and becoming one of her signature performances.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • rich orchestral arrangements enhance emotions
  • suitable for quiet introspection
  • cathartic vocal performances throughout

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking high-energy experiences
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Recollection marked a significant moment in k.d. lang's career as it was her first compilation album, released after a four-year hiatus following the critically acclaimed Watershed in 2008. By this time, lang had established herself as a versatile vocalist celebrated across various genres, having won multiple Grammy Awards and garnered a dedicated fanbase.
Stylistic neighbors
Patty Griffin· Neko Case· Brandi Carlile

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Constant Craving 4:37
  • 2 Calling All Angels 5:18
  • 3 Crying 3:48
  • 4 Halleujah 5:07
  • 5 Helpless 4:15
  • 6 What a Wonderful World 3:21
  • 7 Miss Chatelaine 3:50
  • 8 Golden Slumbers / The End 4:17
  • 9 Wash Me Clean 3:17
  • 10 Simple 2:43
  • 11 Pullin’ Back the Reins 4:24
  • 12 Black Coffee 3:19
  • 13 Beautifully Combined 2:44

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