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Watershed Deluxe Limited Edition

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"Watershed", her first album of original material since the exceptional pop sheen of 2000's "Invincible Summer", does little to dispel this feeling.
It's languidly smoky late-night laments are at times reminiscent of Leonard Cohen or alternative country, at others almost jazzy.
Although "I Dream Of Spring" opens with a very contemporary African sound, both the song and the album seamlessly move into the lush yet plaintive soundscapes she's been ranging across for the past fifteen years; however beautifully crafted and achingly performed this is, it's unlikely to win over many new converts.
A new k.d. lang album is no small thing, however, and on its own terms, "Watershed " (the title of which perhaps refers as much to the fact that this work is her first self-production as it does any more personal turning point) is an affecting account of endings and the hope for renewal, as much perhaps in the seasons and the land as much as in a relationship, which is to say, this is a good album to put on to cheer up the end of winter, as beguiling and seductive as a dream, of which the subtleties and complexities are only slowly revealed.
"Watershed" is understated enough to let the subtle charms of the material come through.
Teddy Borowiecki's string arrangements plus banjo, steel guitar, ample percussion and other instruments make for an improbable yet smooth blend of adult pop, jazz, bluegrass and country. The track "Upstream" even indulges in gorgeous strains of bossa nova.
Kathryn Dawn usually manages to sound both passionate and natural, a combination few performers muster.
For kd lang's beautiful album is a stunning achievement: her elegant, intelligent voice shines like shafts of sunlight through clear, bright skies of melody and twinkling, shifting rhythms. It's better even than her biggest selling, 1992 album, "Ingénue".
It's difficult to forget that KD Lang has one of the greatest voices of modern times and some pretty great songs.Often considered the finest torch singer of her generation, the 47-year-old Canadian chanteuuse extraordinaire has too long sunk into murky pools of Muzak and covers and contributions that became blurred and boring.
Now she has found the lightness of touch she needed: organs, banjos and cymbals dance over deep rivers of enduring emotion. "The punchline is" - she sings - "I always swim upstream".
Maybe "Watershed" won't change the world, but it's a timeless yet affecting collection, it bubbles with passion, lust, emotions and mystery, and you're enticed by lang's unique, smoky, late night vocals.

Duets: An American Classic
Half the Perfect World
Anne Murray Duets: Friends & Legends
A Wonderful World
Remembering Patsy Cline
Duets: An American Classic
We All Love Ella: Celebrating the First Lady of Song
A Tribute To Joni Mitchell
When I Was a Boy
Duets

Received this CD and surely I can never be disappointed with K D Lang. Very nice to know that she is still going strong. She was just featured in Feb. 2008 on CBS Sunday Morning Show and what a feature it was - hope she keeps sitting in her think chair for the world awaits (and needs) so much more BEAUTIFUL MUSIC from this BEAUTIFUL VOICE. G.A.- AMAZON regular/happy customer :-)

KD Lang at her best! It is a wonderful body of work, worth waiting years for the greatt finished product! I love her sensitivity and wonder!

KD Lang has got to be one of the best vocalist of her time. The woman just knows how to deliver any song possible. THe songs on watershed are no exception. She seems to be going back to her constant craving days. Each track is lush, beautifully written, and heartfelt. I love this album because it seems to drift effortlessly from song to song. My favorite track on the album is, close your eyes. It is absolutley hypnotic, leaving the listener in a dreamlike state. Kd Lang is her sexiest on this album, the songs make you wanting for more.... and more. enjoy.

I have been a fan of K.D. Lang for a number of years but this new CD is by far her best effort. Her velvety smooth vocals and artistic arrangements make each song a story that unfolds with each carefully nuanced phrase. Ms. Lang's rendition of Leonard Cohan's "Halleluia" left me in tears and I predict will get notice from Grammy voters. Whether you are a long time fan or a new devotee this is an album to cherish.

I gave this as a gift and was told it was "okay". I think it was enjoyed.

I love kd lang...but, I wasn't over the moon about this particular CD. There was nothing really "stand out" about it.....some songs I skip over...others are great, but they don't support the weight of the whole endeavor. Man, that sounds pompous. I didnt DISlike it..at all..but, it wasn't as compelling as I had thought ( hoped) it would be. As far as I am concerned, she can never top 1992's Ingenue. Lisa in CT