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Out of the Game (Vinyl) [Import]

Rufus Wainwright (Artist) | Format: LP Record
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Eagerly anticipated 2012 album from the Pop troubadour. Produced by the celebrated Mark Ronson, this is the seventh studio album from one of the most accomplished, contemporary singer/songwriters today. A labor of love for both Wainwright and Ronson, Rufus calls Out Of The Game, the most pop album I've ever made, while Ronson recently stated, it s the best work of my career. Recorded in New York in the fall of 2011, the 12 songs are hook-laden, memorably arranged tracks reminiscent of Rufus' early work. Musicians on the album include the Dap-Kings, who Mark used for the groundbreaking Amy Winehouse Back To Black album and his own Record Collection; Wilco's Nels Cline; Nick Zinner of Yeah Yeah Yeahs; Andrew Wyatt from Miike Snow; Sean Lennon and Martha Wainwright.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Rufus Jan 12 2013
By Daisy
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Loved this - Rufus has the most distinctive voice. Having heard him on the radio, this is the first of his albums I've purchased and will buy others.Would recommend it to most people.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not his best album April 30 2012
By Bob
Format:Audio CD
His voice is beautiful as usual but the musical instrument choices are strange ones. Also the cover art is nice and makes up for it :)
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5.0 out of 5 stars How do I stop listening....? May 2 2012
By Pen Dave - Published on Amazon.com
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It's funny, I've heard of Rufus Wainwright before, but never considered myself a fan in any sense. Not a single track, much less CD; I've spent the last 24 hours listening to this album 3 times. This is quality music. And I'd better stop soon; but it's one of those albums, when listened to over again, yields new things you didn't hear the first time. I'm now going back to his old albums, and there are quite a few, to enjoy those.

I'm not one to post over the top reviews, but I feel compelled here.

Congratulations Mr. Wainwright, on differentiating yourself from many of the plastic one hit wonders of the world. The world needs more artists like you.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Unique as Rufus has always been May 2 2012
By Texasrocker - Published on Amazon.com
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Here's the thing about Rufus - he's a clever song writer with a singing style all of his own. I sometimes think Wainwright was born too late for his musical abilities because I can see myself listening to him while sipping a 20 year old brandy in front of a fireplace with my golden retriever at my feet in a 1920's mansion. Thankfully we get the opportunity to enjoy this unique songwriter with the instantly recognizable voice in his Out of the Game album. With all of the cookie cutter music industry singers now in the music biz it's nice to know that individuality can still be found in the music world and Wainwright provides that with Out of the Game.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very much in the game May 1 2012
By Nse Ette - Published on Amazon.com
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Listening to the opening pair of songs on Rufus Wainwright's new album "Out Of The game" and "Jericho", one could be forgiven for thinking this is seventies Elton John.

The album is produced by Mark Ronson who brings his trademark lush horn-peppered sound on board, as well as a few guests, Wainwright's sister Martha, Sean Lennon, a few Dap-Kings, Wilco guitarist Nels Cline and Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Nick Zinner.

"Rashida" channels Queen. "Barbara" is groovy breezy seventies Soul. "Welcome To The Ball" mixes strings and horns charmingly against an ornate harmony backdrop. "Montauk" is a doleful ballad, followed by the gently pulsing "Bitter Tears" (with a lovely wall of harmonies), the slow shuffle of the Country-tinged "Respectable Dive", the upbeat Funky "Perfect man", the ruminative acoustic "Sometimes You Need", the Blues/Pop ballad "Song Of You", and the closing epic ode to his late mother "Candles", almost hymnal in parts with sprinklings of accordion.

A charming collection of songs that grow and grow with repeated listening. Should broaden his fan base introducing more to his spectacular tenor.
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