For the next 10 weeks, whether you’ve asked for it or not, we’ll review the 10 albums that had a huge impact on me and could say changed my life.  I’m thinking John Cusack in High Fidelity here – a top 10 list of the disheveled and nerdy and really only important other nerds.   

Why these 10? They either had an impact on what was going on in my life or motivating vocals that influenced a style that I still use today. As Prince said “Albums still matter.”, so, please, when you’re done perusing my list, I really would love to hear about those that impacted you. So, please share. 

So let's get into it…..

#10

Absolute Torch & Twang - KD Lang and the Reclines

1989

KD Lang’s voice soars on this album.  It is a marvel of strength and clarity – a magnificent range.  She earned a Grammy award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for 1989 and quite deserving.  Given to me by an old roommate who ended up being crazy as hell (not in a good way), I still consider it to be one of my favorite “vocal” albums. Plus, it makes you feel like your two-steppin’ into an early 1950’s country dance hall.  I learned so much about control and range by imitating her style on every track over and over. I still put this album on when I want to use my “big voice” to sing loud and sing proud!!  Thank you, KD.

My Favorite Track:  Luck in My Eyes

My Favorite Line: “Gonna empty my pockets that were weighing me down.”

 You can listen here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvFkgYH_n1w