torchy

Definitions

Having the character of a torch song.

Examples

“[…] the lovelorn Sally sings a torchy blues (the poignant "Losing My Mind⟳"), hypocritical Ben masquerades as a carefree song-and-dance man in the bubbly, Gershwin-esque "Live⟳, Laugh⟳, Love⟳," and so on.”

“"I'd Be Lost Without You" seems somewhat out of place⟳ from a vocal viewpoint — Lewis's slightly reedy middle soprano is very expressive and absolutely true, but doesn't have⟳ enough dark body to fully deal⟳ with the torchy melody. It fares better in the ballads and toe-tappers that comprise the rest⟳ of the album.”

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