Rufus Wainwright


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Rufus Wainwright
Rufus Wainwright
Release Date: 1998 05 19
Label: Plain Recordings
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What separates Rufus Wainwright and the other second-generation singers who sprang up at the same time (Sean Lennon, Emma Townshend, and Chris Stills the most notable among them) is that Wainwright deserves to be heard regardless of his family tree; in fact, the issue of his parentage is ultimately as immaterial as that of his sexuality -- this self-titled debut cares little for the rock clichés of an earlier generation, instead heralding the arrival of a unique and compelling voice steeped most solidly in the traditions of cabaret. Like his folks, Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle, he's a superb songwriter, with a knack for elegantly rolling piano melodies and poignantly romantic lyrics; while the appearance of Van Dyke Parks and his trademark orchestral arrangements hints at an affinity for the pop classicism of Brian Wilson or Randy Newman, the vocals come straight out of opera, and although Wainwright is unlikely to be starring in +La Boheme anytime soon, he conveys the kind of honest emotion sorely lacking in the ironic posing of many of his contemporaries. Maybe the kids are alright after all. Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide

Tracks:
TitleComposerTime
1Foolish LoveWainwright5:46
2Danny BoyWainwright6:12
3April FoolsWainwright5:00
4In My ArmsWainwright4:09
5MillbrookWainwright2:11
6BabyWainwright5:13
7Beauty MarkWainwright2:14
8BarcelonaWainwright6:53
9Matinee IdolWainwright3:08
10Damned LadiesWainwright4:07
11Sally AnnWainwright5:01
12Imaginary LoveWainwright3:28

Other Releases:
Rufus Wainwright [Japan Bonus Tracks]
Release Date: 1998
Label: Dreamworks SKG








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