Ingénue k.d. lang

“lang’s vocal style is noticeably more subtle on Ingénue than her previous albums, but her command of her instrument is still complete, and the cooler surroundings allowed her to emotionally accomplish more with less. lang’s songwriting moved into a more impressionistic direction with Ingénue, and while the literal meanings of many of her tunes became less clear, she also brought a more personal stamp to her music, and the emotional core of “Save Me,” “Constant Craving,” and “So It Shall Be” was obvious even when their surfaces were evasive. And the production and arrangements were at once simple and ambitious, creating a musical space that was different in form and effect than her previous albums but one where she sounded right at home. The craft of the album is impressive indeed, and few artists have reinvented themselves with as much poise and panache as lang did on Ingénue.” - Mark Deming, AllMusic