torch rock


a musical sub-genre using the cl-ssical blues/rock construct and instrumentation with an emphasis on the themes and deliveries of the “torch” singers. term stems from the saying, “to carry a torch for someone”.

practictioners include billie holliday, serge gainsbourg, pollux, jimmy scott and nina simone.
“it’s a third date; i’m bringing candles, some torch rock and m-ssage oil.”

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