torch rock

A musical sub-genre using the classical 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 massage oil."

by soendsvalentine August 10, 2009

Torching Rocks

Smoking crack, particularly with a high intensity flame out of a crack pipe.

Man: “Did you see that hobo torching rocks under the bridge?”
Woman: “Hell yeah I did, I’m going to see if he has any extra!”

by Guru Nator April 20, 2023