Absolute Torch and Twang is the third album by k.d. lang and the Reclines, released in 1989.
Critical reception
Fred Dellar of Hi-Fi News & Record Review gave the best rating to the album and said that "Canuck has fashioned yet another album that crosses borderlines and blends various aspects of country music with the sounds stemming from a late night, 40's jukebox".
Track listing All tracks written by k.d. lang and Ben Mink, except where noted.
Personnel Musicians k.d. lang – acoustic guitar, guitar, vocals Graham Boyle – percussion, tambourine, claves, spoons Michael Creber – piano John Dymond – bass The Five Blind Boys of Alabama – background vocals, voices Greg Leisz – steel guitar, slide guitar Gordie Matthews – acoustic guitar, guitar, electric guitar Ben Mink – organ, acoustic guitar, guitar, mandolin, strings, violin, electric guitar, mandola, bowed bass David Piltch – fretless bass, bowed bass Michel Pouliot – drums Ed Thigpen – drums
Production Producers: Greg Penny, k.d. lang, Ben Mink
Chart performance
Weekly charts Chart (1989–1990) Peak position Australian Albums (ARIA) 81 Canadian Albums (RPM) 29 Canadian Country Albums (RPM) 8
Year-end charts Chart (1989) Position US Top Country Albums (Billboard) 44 Chart (1990) Position US Top Country Albums (Billboard) 16
Certifications
Awards Grammy Awards YearWinnerCategory1989Absolute Torch and TwangBest Female Country Vocal Performance
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