Hymns Of The 49th Parallel
by k.d. lang
  • Record Label: Nonesuch
  • Release Date: Jul 27, 2004
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    58
    What's missing are distinctive arrangements or emotional interpretations of the material that would stake lang's own claim to these songs. [30 Jul 2004, p.69]
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  2. Q Magazine
    40
    [The songs are] bereft of the joy and pain that made her name. [Oct 2004, p.128]
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Awards & Rankings

90
#90 Most Shared Album of 2004

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. DaveM
    Oct 19, 2006
    10
    Wow, I just discovered this cd after hearing a bit of k.d.'s interpretation of "Helpless" on 'Brothers and Sisters.' What an Wow, I just discovered this cd after hearing a bit of k.d.'s interpretation of "Helpless" on 'Brothers and Sisters.' What an incredible cd. Truly.… Full Review »
  2. SteveS
    Jun 24, 2006
    7
    Consummate and perhaps overly respecfful interpretations at a hallowed arm's distance. Recalls the awed sense of reverence of Consummate and perhaps overly respecfful interpretations at a hallowed arm's distance. Recalls the awed sense of reverence of Shadowland. One longs for a Yee Haa to convey spontaneity and passion, sadly lacking on this CD,… Full Review »
  3. MikeR
    Jan 9, 2005
    9
    Wonderful voice does great justice to some iconic songs
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