k.d. lang has the most wonderful voice; powerful, resonant, warm and pure. Whilst it sounds great on her recordings it is even better live. In auditoriums her voice fills the space, grows in power and I can honestly say I've yet to hear a better live voice or a more powerful singer.
This album, despite it being mainly covers, is one of her best. Maybe the best? There was a sudden rash of cover version albums a while ago. Everyone seemed to be at it. Mostly with mixed results is has to be said.
'Hymns of the 49th Parallel', however, succeeds where others failed because k.d. makes the songs her own, has selected songs that suit her style and they are performed beautifully. Stand out tracks are Neil Young's 'After The Gold Rush' and Leonard Cohen's 'Bird On A Wire'; both showcasing k.d.'s powerful voice.
Not a party album, but one that I return to time-after-time to bathe in its warm waters. Perfect for a cold winter morning
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