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.
Drag is an album by k.d. lang, released in 1997. A smoky, introspective collection blending country, jazz, and pop with hauntingly beautiful vocals. 'Drag' received critical acclaim and further solidified lang's reputation as an artist unafraid to tackle complex emotional themes. The album's cover of 'The Air That I Breathe' gained particular attention, contributing to its notable chart performance and enhancing her influence within adult contemporary music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Drag sound like?
A smoky, introspective collection blending country, jazz, and pop with hauntingly beautiful vocals. Rooted in folk and jazz.
What makes Drag by k.d. lang notable?
'Drag' received critical acclaim and further solidified lang's reputation as an artist unafraid to tackle complex emotional themes. The album's cover of 'The Air That I Breathe' gained particular attention, contributing to its notable chart performance and enhancing her influence within adult contemporary music. 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.
How many songs are on Drag?
Drag has 12 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Don't Smoke in Bed Standout 3:22
- 2 The Air That I Breathe Standout 5:58
- 3 Smoke Dreams 3:48
- 4 My Last Cigarette Standout 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
Release Date
June 10, 1997
Artist Origin
Canada
Runtime
52 min 33 sec
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