k.d. lang
followed through on the promise of her
adult contemporary
changeover
Ingenue
with
All You Can Eat
. A more experimental and realized record than its predecessor, there are more daring production touches on
-- it's clear that she has been listening to contemporary
pop
, not just
torch songs
. It isn't immediately accessible -- the production is low-key, the melodies are gentle and subtle (although her cutesy, tongue-in-cheek song titles suggest otherwise), and
lang
gives a nuanced, sophisticated performance. Though it lacks a standout song like the aching
"Constant Craving,"
has a more consistent set of songs and, given time, is a more rewarding listen. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine