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Track Listings
| 1. Foolish Love |
| 2. Danny Boy |
| 3. April Fools |
| 4. In My Arms |
| 5. Millbrook |
| 6. Baby |
| 7. Beauty Mark |
| 8. Barcelona |
| 9. Matinee Idol |
| 10. Damned Ladies |
| 11. Sally Ann |
| 12. Imaginary Love |
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Amazon.ca Canadian Essential
The son of Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle, Rufus Wainwright has music in his genes. His debut, Rufus Wainwright, introduces listeners to a fully- formed personality with a unique musical vision. Wainwright's music can be anything from painfully romantic to nostalgic, yet nothing here seems overbearing. A brave new face in the long history of Canadian folk. -- S. Duda
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The singer/songwriters working today who point to Tin Pan Alley and Broadway musicals as central inspirations can be counted on an index finger. Rufus Wainwright is quite an anomaly--but, then again, he's the son of Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle. Wainwright has been compared to Randy Newman for his piano-based orchestral sense, but unlike Newman, he rarely turns those poppy conventions against themselves: he's always sentimental and sincere about the fluff he explores. When he drives his melodies and lyrics hardest--as on the Beatlesque "April Fools" and the barroom "Matinee Idol"--his considerable imagination is most convincing and entertaining. Fans of folk simplicity should skip this one, but the more adventurous may find the charm in Wainwright's ambitious debut. --Roy Kasten
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I'm a new fan,
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This review is from: Rufus Wainwright (Ltd.Ed) (Audio CD)
I first heard Rufus Wainwright on NPR (luckily, they announced who the gorgeous singer was!) and later read an interesting interview with him (I think it was in the NY Times?), so I picked up this CD, popped it in the player in my car, and was absolutely charmed! Rufus Wainwright is very musical, quite original, unpredictable and fresh, and he has a voice like a cello, so expressive and soulful and clear. Wow! And I'm not easy to win over, either! I listened to the CD once, then started over from the beginning. Am looking forward to hearing more from this fine, fresh talent.
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God's Gift,
This review is from: Rufus Wainwright (Ltd.Ed) (Audio CD)
Rufus Wainwright is an unfortunately little-known singer/songwriter with a very strong, very loyal cult following. His debut self-titled debut album is tpyical of what has become Rufus' own genre of sorts. Yes, his own genre, because there is absolutely nothing like Rufus' work. His music is hauntingly original, using varied instruments to acheive a near-perfect range of sound. This album has no profound information regarding a bad childhood, inner-city living, or even the trials of the working man. It is an eclectic assortment of music that reflects the little things of life like love. Rufus' voice exudes the emotion that the listener begins to feel from listening to the elegant lyrics flowing effortlessly from their speakers. This album has been the most enjoyably diverse that I have purchased in 12 months.
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An Essential CD!,
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This review is from: Rufus Wainwright (Ltd.Ed) (Audio CD)
Rufus is the best songwriter working today, yet he's relatively unknown. Poses, his second CD, is an easier introduction- this CD can get a bit slow for mainstream taste, but this CD contains THE BEST and catchiest song written in the last decade, April Fools. Nevertheless, all of the songs are brilliant, but be prepared to spend a little time to get to know them. Most of them grow on you as opposed to instantly embedding themselves in your brain, although April Fools with win you over from the first note.
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