Sing It Loud
k.d. lang · 2011
56 min · 14 tracks · country music
A rich tapestry of Americana and folk, woven with k.d. lang's signature emotive vocals and reflective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sing It Loud — This title track serves as an anthem of self-affirmation, featuring soaring melodies that highlight lang's vocal prowess and emotional depth.
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I Confess — Opening the album, this track combines poignant lyrics with a haunting melody that encapsulates themes of vulnerability and honesty prevalent throughout the record.
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Sugar Buzz — With its upbeat tempo and playful lyrics, this song contrasts the more introspective tracks, showcasing lang's versatility and ability to engage listeners with lighter themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and emotive performances but lacks standout tracks that define its uniqueness.
What we noticed
- Lang's vocal delivery often employs a soft, conversational tone, especially in tracks like 'A Sleep With No Dreaming' and 'Heaven'.
- Several songs incorporate rich instrumental arrangements, blending acoustic guitar, strings, and subtle percussion to enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic exploration throughout
- introspective moments for reflection
- rich emotional resonance in vocals
- even pacing for relaxed listening
- suitable for quiet evenings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the release of 'Sing It Loud' in 2011, k.d. lang had established herself as a versatile artist, following her critically acclaimed album 'Watershed' from 2008. This album marked her return to the music scene after a three-year hiatus, showcasing her evolution while remaining true to her roots in country and folk music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Patty Griffin· Neko Case· Brandi Carlile
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Heaven
The bridge introduces a moment of introspection where the narrative shifts towards hope amidst despair.
This structural pivot emphasizes a transformative realization that stands out against the backdrop of earlier melancholy.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Confess 4:24
- 2 A Sleep With No Dreaming 3:27
- 3 The Water’s Edge 3:47
- 4 Perfect Word 4:40
- 5 Sugar Buzz 5:13
- 6 Sing It Loud 5:24
- 7 Inglewood 3:30
- 8 Habit of Mind 4:13
- 9 Heaven 4:10
- 10 Sorrow Nevermore 3:22
- 11 Reminiscing 3:44
- 12 I Am the Winner 2:25
- 13 Hollywood Kids 3:52
- 14 Hungry Bird 4:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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