Glad Rag Doll

Released in 2012, Glad Rag Doll represents a significant pivot in Diana Krall's discography. Moving away from her long-term collaborator Tommy LiPuma, Krall teamed with producer T Bone Burnett to explore the '20s and '30s vaudeville and ragtime songs her father collected on 78s. The sonic palette is defined by Burnett's signature 'dark Americana' sound: dry percussion, Marc Ribot's jagged electric guitar work, and a heavy emphasis on analog tape saturation. Unlike her previous bossa nova or swing-heavy records, this album leans into the blues. The tracklist features obscure gems like 'Prairie Lullaby' alongside more traditional fare, all re-imagined through a moody, contemporary lens. Critics noted the album's 'haunted' quality and Krall's more adventurous, less 'safe' vocal delivery. It stands as her most experimental work, successfully blending jazz sophistication with roots-rock grit.