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Watershed

k.d. lang · 2008

38 min · 11 tracks · folk ยท jazz ยท traditional folk music

A lush tapestry of folk and pop, woven with introspective lyrics and k.d. lang's emotive vocals.

Watershed is an album by k.d. lang, released in 2008. A lush tapestry of folk and pop, woven with introspective lyrics and k.d. lang's emotive vocals. 'Watershed' received praise for its intimate songwriting and marked a return to independent music after lang's tenure with major labels. The album showcased lang's ability to cross genres seamlessly, solidifying her influence in Americana and adult contemporary music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Watershed sound like?

A lush tapestry of folk and pop, woven with introspective lyrics and k.d. lang's emotive vocals. Rooted in folk and jazz.

What makes Watershed by k.d. lang notable?

'Watershed' received praise for its intimate songwriting and marked a return to independent music after lang's tenure with major labels. The album showcased lang's ability to cross genres seamlessly, solidifying her influence in Americana and adult contemporary music. By the time 'Watershed' was released in 2008, k.d. lang was an established artist known for her genre-blending sound. This album followed her critically acclaimed work 'Hymns of the 49th Parallel' from 2004 and marked a continued exploration of personal themes and musical diversity in her discography.

How many songs are on Watershed?

Watershed has 11 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·38:55

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I Dream of Spring Standout 4:00
  • 2 Je fais la planche 2:51
  • 3 Coming Home Standout 3:26
  • 4 Once in a While 3:27
  • 5 Thread 3:38
  • 6 Close Your Eyes 4:26
  • 7 Sunday 4:17
  • 8 Flame of the Uninspired Standout 3:30
  • 9 Upstream 3:37
  • 10 Shadow and the Frame 3:07
  • 11 Jealous Dog 2:32

Release Date

January 1, 2008

Genre

jazz, traditional folk music

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Artist Origin

Canada

Runtime

38 min 55 sec