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."

torch rock by soendsvalentine August 9, 2009