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Recollection 2 CD Set | 
| Artist: K.D. Lang
Label: Nonesuch
Category: Music
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Rating:  49 reviews
Sales Rank: 279
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.4
MPN: 523268
UPC: 075597979893
EAN: 0075597979893
Publication Date: February 23, 2010
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | Trail of Broken Hearts | | • | Constant Craving | | • | The Air That I Breathe | | • | Helpless | | • | You're OK | | • | Western Stars | | • | The Valley | | • | Summerfling | | • | Miss Chatelaine | | • | I Dream Of Spring | | • | Hallelujah |
Disc 2
| • | Help Me | | • | Hush Sweet Lover | | • | Beautifully Combined (New Song) | | • | Crying (Duet with Roy Orbison) | | • | Love for Sale | | • | Golden Slumbers | | • | Barefoot | | • | Moonglow (Duet with Tony Bennett) | | • | So In Love | | • | Calling All Angels (Duet with Jane Siberry) | | • | Hallelujah (New Version) |
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Product Description
k.d. lang is a once-in-a-generation artist who has consistently displayed an extraordinary interpretative range as well as remarkable vocal prowess. It's no wonder she has, over the course of more than two decades, attracted such collaborators as Roy Orbison and Tony Bennett, along with admirers like Philip Glass and Madonna. As lang has matured, she continues to surprise and impress. With the 2008 release of her self-penned, self-produced Nonesuch disc Watershed, Rolling Stone declared, "k.d. lang does what the gifted and the lucky always should: improve as time passes." The Times of London agreed: "It's a quirk of the music industry that one of the sexiest, most sensual voices in all of pop music comes not from some raven-tressed siren in a glitter-dress but a middle-aged woman with a utility haircut and a penchant for male tailoring." lang herself called the album "a culmination of everything I've done -- there's a little bit of jazz, a little country, a little of the Ingénue sound, a little Brazilian touch."
This two-disc retrospective -- which includes favorites like "Constant Craving" and "Smoke Rings," as well as ten tracks that never appeared on k.d. lang albums; and interpretations of classic songs like Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" and The Hollies "The Air That I Breathe" -- illustrates how lang got to this significant point in her career, 25 years after the independent release of her debut, A Truly Western Experience. As lang moved from the subversively whimsical cow-punk sound of her early career in Western Canada to a broader pop palette, she has shown an ever-increasing sophistication, both as songwriter and interpreter. Dramatic, country-meets-lounge opener "Trail of Broken Hearts," from her 1989 Grammy Award-winning Absolute Torch and Twang album, encapsulates where she came from and where she was heading. The luxurious adult pop of "Constant Craving," from the platinum-selling 1992 Ingenue, garnered her a Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female Grammy and remains her best known and most successful single. The effervescent "Miss Chatelaine," also from Ingenue, remains a concert favorite and "I Dream of Spring," is a particularly lush example of what she so artfully created for the acclaimed Watershed.
Her bravura rendition of "Crying," originally cut with Orbison for the soundtrack to the movie Hiding Out, has become a showstopper in her live performances, perhaps rivaled only be her beautifully restrained version of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah." This soaring signature tune appears here as both a new recording, and in its original studio version. On her 2004 Nonesuch debut, Hymns of the 49th Parallel, she explored the work of her fellow Canadian songwriters, including Neil Young ("Helpless") and the woefully underrated Jane Siberry (the sublime "The Valley"). Regardless of its source, her choice of cover material has always been inspired, as evidenced by her take on the Hollies' "The Air That I Breathe," Joni Mitchell's "Help Me," the Beatles' Golden Slumbers," and Chris Isaak's "Western Stars," produced by Nashville legend Owen Bradley, Patsy Cline's mentor, for Shadowlands. lang is equally adept with such standards as Cole Porter's "Love For Sale" and "So In Love," and the jazz classic Moonglow" (performed here with Tony Bennett), and that has endeared her to a multi-generational audience.
Album Description
2010 two CD collection from the singer, songwriter, performer and once-in-a-generation artist who has consistently displayed an extraordinary interpretative range as well as remarkable vocal prowess. This double disc retrospective -- which includes favorites like 'Constant Craving' and 'Smoke Rings,' as well as 10 tracks that never appeared on k.d. lang albums; and interpretations of classic songs like Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' and The Hollies 'The Air That I Breathe' -- illustrates how lang got to this significant point in her career, 25 years after the independent release of her debut, A Truly Western Experience. 22 tracks.
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 KD Lang Has The Purest And Most Pristine Voice In Music ! February 9, 2010
Brien Comerford (Glenview, Illinois United States)
91 out of 93 found this review helpful
" Recollection" is an impeccably perfect collection of KD Lang songs that brilliantly showcases her boundless vocal range, eclecticism and enrapturing splendor. She can master country, ballads, torch, jazz and light rock. Her vocals can be tender, upbeat, sad, inspiring, enthralling and invariably awesome. "Trail Of Broken Hearts" is a melancholic marvel. "Constant Craving" resonates with yearning and will always be a hit. KD's dynamic rendition of "The Air That I Breathe" is majestic. She transforms Neil Young's "Helpless" into a song that is equally poignant and assuaging."You're OK" is another compelling vocal performance that literally sends pleasurable audio sensations to your psyche and soul. "In The Valley" is incredibly emotive and heavenly to listen to. "Crying" with Ray Orbison is one of the most tremendous songs in music history. Last but not least is her peerless rendition of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" which is beyond amazing.
Each track on this CD is remarkable. There are a few rare tunes and covers that are also exemplary. KD Lang can frequently perform another artist's song better than the original. Ms. Lang is also a proud Lesbian, a humane vegetarian and a peaceful Buddhist. God and/or a Higher Power certainly bestowed such a pleasant person with a celestial and luminous voice that is peerlessly phenomenal.
Superb material, excellent remastering... can we have a COMPLETE boxed set now, please? February 15, 2010
Coltbear - A Music Fan (NY/NJ Metro Area)
26 out of 27 found this review helpful
From 1987's "Angel With A Lariat," k.d. lang's first American debut up to this very day when I just finished watching her singing "Hallelujah" at the XXI Olympic Opening Ceremony, I find myself (as you will be asking about your own personal favorites), where is "Pullin' Back The Reins" from "Absolute Torch And Twang?" Where is "Lock, Stock and Teardrops," along with several other classics from "Shadowland?" The gorgeous "Still Thrives This Love" and "Save Me," from "Ingenue" are nowhere to be found, as the astonishingly beautiful "Infinite and Unforeseen" and "If I Were You," from "All You Can Eat" are sorely missing. Instead of the admittedly more dramatic "Theme From Valley of the Dolls" and "Till The Heart Caves In" from "Drag," we get "Smoke Rings," and "The Air That I Breathe," the latter which proves that when Miss lang covers a song as in Dionne Warwick's "Theme From Valley of the Dolls" or the Hollies' "The Air That I Breathe," both definitive versions, she makes them her very own on a par with the originals, a truly rare gift indeed. Unfortunately, there are also a few excellent but neglected tracks from 2000's "Invincible Summer," 2004's "hymns of the 49th parallel," and finally, her stunning return with 2008's "Watershed." While "I Dream Of Spring" and "Thread" were included live on the bonus disc, as was the studio version of "I Dream Of Spring," I found myself longing for "Coming Home" as well.
The reason I mentioned all of those favorites is because the 2 discs have a LOT more room to accommodate at least some, if not all of my favorites above, or whichever yours might be. Disc 1 clocks in at a mere 47:14, and Disc 2 at 48:47. That's another 63 MINUTES, or an entire CD of music! (If you include the third live bonus disc at 42:09, that's another 37 minutes, for potentially 100 MINUTES!) I don't normally time CDs, but when another 63 to 100 MINUTES (!) of music could have been added to this already excellent set from one of my all-time favorite singers, it is hard not to question why many more of our favorites could have been added but were not. The inclusion of a new version of "Hallelujah," with more orchestration was somewhat extraneous in my opinion, adding even potentially more time to Disc 2. Having said that, the songs on the discs in this collection ARE superb, and worth buying for the remastered tracks alone. I happen to have the 3-CD + DVD box set (please see my review), and have listened to all three discs over and over again already. In my humble opinion, the remastered songs, live CD, DVD, booklet and very well thought out and elegant packaging all combine to make the box set the definite version of "Recollection" to own.
There ARE a few gems to be found on these 2 CDs, such as "Golden Slumbers/The End," from the 2006 movie "Happy Feet," as well as Miss lang's contribution of "So In Love," from the 1990 "Red Hot & Blue" AIDS benefit tribute to Cole Porter CD. k.d.'s gorgeous, ethereal duet with fellow Canadian Jane Siberry's "Calling All Angels" is here, which appeared on Jane's 1993 still amazing "When I Was A Boy" CD, as are k.d.'s reverent and beautifully done versions of Siberry's "The Valley" (on Disc 1), and "Love Is Everything" (on the DVD only), both from "hymns of the 49th parallel." Obviously, I'm enamoured of Siberry's writing as Miss lang is. Speaking of writing, MAJOR kudos and props to Ben Mink, as her fellow lyricist and band member since her career began, as well as to the long-time collaborators in her band as well.
There is also one new song on CD 2, "Beautifully Combined" (2:41), though brief in length, the lyrics (as usual), are excellent. There are also duets of k.d. with Tony Bennett on "Moonglow," and her memorably famous duet with Roy Orbison on "Crying." The first song, "You're The One" from Roy's 1992 "King of Hearts" album could easily have been included here, as it's practically a duet with Roy as well.
The only two things I'm really disappointed about is that I've never been to one of Miss lang's concerts, and after hearing her sing "The Right To Love," which ends the live CD and I'm sure (or would hope), is a concert staple for her, I am saddened that I will probably never get to hear those poignant lyrics and the incredible jazz piano accompaniment with her soaring and passionate vocals in person. The second is that Miss lang is one of the most deserving, finest artists/vocalists EVER, and truly deserves to have a more thorough, comprehensive and complete boxed set, with a lot more of her timeless, older material remastered (it's time... it HAS been over 20 years!), as well as more rarities, CD-single mixes and many guest vocals on other albums, soundtracks and compilations she has done. It would be spectacular to have all of those remastered in one boxed set, wouldn't it?
Some of these include "A Kiss To Build A Dream On," from the 2005 compilation "Timeless"; her duets with Tony Bennett, "What A Wonderful World" and "Dream A Little Dream Of Me," from their 2002 duet album of the same name, and two personal favorites, Carter Burwell conducting an achingly beautiful intro and accompaniment to Miss lang's superb version of "Secret Love," (never before released on any CD, from the end credits of the outstanding 2001 DVD documentary, "The Celluloid Closet"), the other being her heavenly duet on the title track of Bruce Roberts' 1995 CD, "Intimacy," to name only a few more. I'm aware that in some cases there are licensing issues, but in ANY case, the fans suffer, as we would gladly buy an extended, complete boxed-set containing all of the above and more.
While I will admit this technically IS an excellent 2-CD set, it would have been great to see "Recollections" reach the full potential this collection was truly capable of. And that's a compliment of the highest order. That, along with the extensive variety of songs in Miss lang's repertoire, and those yet to come, combined with each new (single CD) release of hers :-) , all prove where she is concerned, it just doesn't get any better. To bring so much joy to so many with the power or subtlety of a lyric, sometimes both in one, is truly an amazing gift.
Last, but certainly not least, I'll be waiting patiently to hopefully be the first of k.d. lang's countless fans to own a copy of that COMPLETE boxed set! :-)
Sweetly sensual, deeply moving music. February 27, 2010
Cynthia Danute Cekauskas, LCSW (Savannah, Georgia)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Having read the other reviewers comments, I admit that I am no K.D. Lang expert. In fact I had never owned one of her tapes nor had an interest in owning one until I saw her perform at the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics (on television of course). To me her singing of "Hallelujah" was THE highlight of the ceremony. It was SUPERB! I couldn't wait to access Amazon.com and order a CD of hers with "Hallelujah" as one of the songs. To my most pleasant surprise, this two-tape set far exceeded my expectations. Granted I am one of those over 50's who may liken Lang to singers like Linda Rondstadt--only a sexier and sultrier version but I simply LOVE her! I am SO GLAD I bought this two tape set which is a collection of outstanding songs I will be enjoying for a long time to come. I may not be as knowledgeable of Lang and her music as the other reviewers but I know what I like and THIS is it! Good job K.D.!
MAGICAL April 21, 2010
Pamela A. Poddany (Toledo, Ohio)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
RECOLLECTION
It was a snow day, school was closed, I had a steaming cup of hot coffee and the TV on. Not being able to watch morning shows, I was enjoying one of the many AM programs when k.d. Lang was introduced. Having never heard much of her music, I didn't pay much attention until ------- until she started to belt out CONSTANT CRAVING. WOW! I was enchanted, blown away, stopped in my tracks. What a voice.
I ran up to the computer room and immediately ordered this CD. I have listened to it every day since then. This woman can sing. From soft, light rock, to the stirring and hauntingly beautiful HALLELUJAH, she never disappoints and always evokes emotions. Another highlight on this CD is CRYING with the late great Roy Orbison. CRYING has always been a favorite of mine, having Orbison and Lang sing it together is a double treat.
I didn't know what I was missing in the music world until I received this CD. There's not a song on there I don't like, it's a great bargain for a two set CD. Some of my favorites are CONSTANT CRAVING, MISS CHATELAINE, HALLELUJAH, CRYING, and HELP ME. The more I listen to this CD, the more I like it. Lang's jazzy, strong, bluesey, down-to-earth voice can make any song listening pleasure.
This is a wonderful CD from a very talented singer. Treat yourself and get yourself this CD set. ENJOY.
Pam
Beautiful March 13, 2010
Ariella Vaccarino (Los Angeles)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
K.d. Lang is such an awesome vocalize. Her voice is so rich and velvety. This CD is just great K.d. I love the tone of it, from her voice to the guitar. Just good singing of great songs. Really sets a mood.Voice Lessons To Go v.1-4 The Complete Set
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