717. Ingenue

Ingenue
k.d. lang
1992

Tracks
1. Save Me
2. Mind Of Love
3. Miss Chatelaine
4. Wash Me Clean
5. So It Shall Be
6. Still Thrives This Love
7. Seasons Of Hollow Soul
8. Outside Myself
9. Tear Of Love's Recall
10. Constant Craving

k.d. lang came out as a lesbian the same year this was released, and had to face a picket line outside the Grammies (where she won for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance). Good for you k.d. I hope she did a victory lap outside after winning.

k.d has an amazing voice and is a fantastic songwriter to boot. I feel like it is impossible not to make a comparison to Joni Mitchell here, in terms of talent and style. Every song is pretty slow and melodic. I would have preferred some jauntier tunes sprinkled in there; I felt like I had been lulled into a stupor after listening to this.

It was interesting to see her move away from country to a more cabaret-esque feel. And, as always, it was nice to get a woman on the List. 

RATING: 4/5