Want Two

This album has a dreamy, rich sound. The orchestration is big and kind of dramatic. It reminds me of Antony and the Johnsons in how emotional it feels. Some tracks go a little over the top, but there’s still a lot of beauty here.

Now this is something interesting. A particularly stark contrast having just finished listening to the mostly brainless disco yacht rock bore that was the Isley Brothers’ 3+3. This album, on the other hand, commands a listen. The opening track is particularly grabbing. At times, this was a bit too meandering and morose for my tastes, but I was interested the whole time and kept looking forward to what might come next. Wonderfully weird with plenty of unexpected but delightful twists and turns. Reminds me a lot of Radiohead, which is never a bad thing in my book. 4/5 Highlights: Agnus Dei Memphis Skyline Waiting for a Dream Old Whore’s Diet

I liked the orchestration

# Album Name: Want Two # Artist: Rufus Wanright # Rating: 2/5 # Comments: Interesting start with the opening track. Quite operatic. Im not going to lie, this album did not click with me. It felt like a poor mans thom york. Personally, i dont mind that style of vocals. Its just the music didnt work for me. it sounds like this guy may have potential which is a shame. I think i'll check out his other album - want one - based on user reviews. The album is simply too long. # Top Tunes: None that stood out to me. Waiting for a dream was probably the closest i got to a decent song. # Would I listen to it again? Probably not. But sometimes an album does need a few listens to click. Sadly, it didnt give me that itch.

I think I reached This Love Affair and realised I wasn't enjoying at all.

This was a drag at the start but picked up. The last couple of live tracks were really good, 2.5 rounded up

fairly pretentious and self-indulgent. Although some good tunes and good voice. What a terrible album opener though

Big swing with a little bit of everything.

To get the gist of Want Two, one would have to listen to Want One. Although tangibly related based on the titles, there is enough at play on both records to consider tackling the whole shebang head on. Rufus Wainwright's often wrought, impeccably sung and finely orchestrated/arrangements push into a higher gear whilst losing none of the material that makes the records crystallize. While Rufus is a wonderful singer, the songs on Want Two can drag on and become tiring towards the end, thus making it feel like a chore. But, overall, Want Two is a good enough album to spend time with. Favorites: The One You Love, Little Sister, The Art Teacher, Hometown Waltz, Gay Messiah, Memphis Skyline, Old Whores Diet, Chelsea Hotel No.2, In With the Ladies.

Pleasant piano-driven pop with nice vocals. 3 or possibly 3.5

Certainly best saved for last. The last song is brilliant. Wish I loved the rest of the album as much.

Words smushed, contorted, Sang in dramatic fashion To fancy tent tunes

So, I have a penchant for distinctive male voices, something that grabs your attention from the first note and is the antithesis of the bland, artificial manipulation that is everywhere today. This album is a smorgasbord of styles and influences that keeps you waiting for the next thing, totally unaware of where it's taking you and I loved it. Folk, pop, indie, cinematic and show music styles, they're all in there and the subject matter and emotions conveyed are equally as varied. A beautiful piece of work.

2.5, quite odd but interesting

What a refreshingly original sound! Reminded me of Divine Comedy and at times, Tom Yorke’s voice. The lyrics seem to require a lot more digging to fully appreciate the album. I appreciate this listen!

Yeesh. Well, my business partner just came into my office and asked, “what the hell are you listening to?”. He said at the low volume I was playing it at, it sounded like chanting monks through the doorway. I can’t say that I enjoyed it much better than I would have enjoyed the monks. This one doesn’t get a second listen. Sorry, ears.

Well, yeah. The guy can sing. The band and the arrangements are overblown and pathetic jazzy-poppy stylish artsie people who destroy whatever dark intimacy was intended. Just adding smeary strings to everything doesn't add depth, necessarily. And some songs need that colouring to make them feel bigger than they actually are. Not something I will return to. Too forced for my taste. 2.5 upped to 3 for intention and voice.

Could have fold me by telling me this was a Thom York solo album. I enjoyed parts, some of it was irritating, would i recommend to listen to this before you die? I don’t think so.

Something about his voice/style sets me on edge. Couldn't wait for it to be over.

Garbage mumble moans. This album should never have been made.

I've never heard of Rufus Wainwright before and this was really good. He seems like a real musician's musician. The music in itself probably ages like wine and gets better after a few listens. Would take a while to really dig deep into this guy. And this is why I both love and hate this idea of the generator. I get to listen to this for the first time. But it doesn't come to me organically, so I won't put as much time as I think I need to into discovering the rest of the artist's discography, as I would normally.

Kinda sleepy

Alright. Not my favorite of his, too big and flowery.

A very strange start but got better.

3.5

I hope there are other albums of his on this list because this is not even close to his best. His self titled debut is so much better and more cohesive. The first part of the album hits you over the head with baroque pop, which I like. I am aware however that it is not a lot of people’s cup of tea. Plus, for songs like “Little Sister” he goes REALLY hard on the classical music angle. His tone of voice can sound a little weird with these songs too because they incorporate so many classical themes. Once Gay Messiah hits it’s a completely different album to an almost jarring extent. Still giving it 4 stars because his other work is so fun and good. Not sure why people were comparing this to Radiohead and Thom Yorke. Beyond a similarity in vocal tone, this is so different.

Nice

Solides Album, das durch seine melancholischen und tiefgründigen Arrangements besticht. Die Songs sind oft emotional und manchmal jaulend, was dem Album eine einzigartige Atmosphäre verleiht. Hinzu kommen gelegentlich klassische Element. Besonders hervorzuheben ist der Song “The One You Love”, der als Highlight des Albums gilt. Insgesamt bietet “Want Two” eine interessante Mischung aus Gefühlen und musikalischer Tiefe, auch wenn es nicht immer leicht zugänglich ist.

Interesting album, I just wish it had a bit more cohesion. Really tripped me off in some songs, how similar to Thom Yorke his voice is.

My first time listening to Rufus Wainwright and I think he has an amazing voice coupled with some beautiful and, at times, quite quirky music. I generally liked his vibe but not totally sure it is my cup of tea.

Simultaneously sad and joyful

Not horrible...just not my thing.

Never heard this album before. I really don't like his voice. The accompaniment is okay on a few songs. Overall didn't find much to like. I listened to it all in hopes of finding a hidden nugget. But I my search ended without success. Completely forgettable and unremarkable. Shouldn't be on the list. Barely gets 2 stars for me.

Want Two? Got Two.

An artistic album with a lot of intention, but lacking musical hooks for me.

Woah, this album was beautiful, 'Old Whore's Diet' and all!

A da funds like a bad Radiohead version to me.

Little Sister and Crumb by Crumb are my two favorite tracks on this album

Since I discovered Want One was so wonderful, I have been disappointed that Want Two wasn't anything like of a piece in terms of quality. In fact I used to think this was ass by comparison. I probably still stand by that, but I definitely enjoyed this one more this time around so wouldn't say it's a bad album. These are definitely both Rufus' most Divine Comedy albums however, and that's why I like them and don't really have time for any of his other stuff. I don't come back to this one. This time though I really enjoyed Agnus Dei, sumptuous. And The One You Love an unexpected immediate change of style which crept into my brain as it went along. Then the record's momentum just kind of, meanders off. The Art Teacher and Hometown Waltz pick up in terms of lyrical content, but nothing is standing up to the outstanding tunes of Want One. And the last track just seems slightly off-tune throughout the first half. Anohni is obviously in really good voice.

Musikaalimaista eli aika vokaalipainotteista. Mutta hyvää. Ekasta kappaleesta sai tosi jännät fiilikset. Tulee taas Muse mieleen välillä. Parhaat: Agnus Dei, The Art Teacher, Old Whores Diet

While there's certainly no doubt Wainright has a once-in-a-generation voice, and boy would I love to see him doing show tunes, this album is at most a cute, cheeky and forgettable record, and at worst, sleepy as fuck. And I just had 2 shots of espresso.

Have two.

Great voice

meh...

Want Two I’ve tried so much with Rufus Wainwright but unfortunately it just never sticks. I bought Want One when it came out and I listened to it a good amount, but I don’t think I ever really got it or actually liked it that much. Purely from a production and musical perspective there is a lot of great stuff on here, with loads of great people involved like Van Dyke Parks, the Garrigles and Levon Helm. I love Agnus Dei’s sepulchral spookiness and there are some lovely instrumental moments and touches, like the lap steel on Peaches, the strings on This Love Affair and the percussion and bass on Waiting for a Dream. However, no matter how many times I try I just can’t get on with his voice, his vocal tone and most of all his melodies, which I just always find to be pretty flat, forced and, to my ears, rather uninspiring. I completely understand that he’s going for a theatrical, baroque style, and although he definitely nails that, it just doesn’t land with me, and subsequently, over the course of an hour I find myself tuning out, with the musical flourishes and overall ambition not making up for my inability to connect to the melodies. I was hoping against hope that a fresh listen this morning would help me see it differently, but unfortunately it's the same, with very little grabbing my attention, apart from Crumb by Crumb, which with the addition of female voices, does stand out, giving it some harmonic interest and variation. It’s clearly not a bad album, but after trying with Rufus many times I just realise he’s just not for me. In terms of actual listening enjoyment it's probably a 2, but it feels unfair giving it that, as obviously the issue is me, not him, and there is a lot of intelligence and craft to it which I am reluctant to ignore. So with all that in mind, and although I don’t think I’ll ever come back to it, I’ll nudge it up to 3 🎭🎭🎭 Playlist submission: Agnus Dei

Unabashedly artsy and romantic in a turtle-neck (and Montreal) kinda way. The drama behind Rufus' vocals and anecdotes is only elevated by the baroque sound this album boasts and wears on its sleeve. This sound (surprisingly) doesn't wear out its welcome throughout this album's 50+ minute runtime - probably due to its ever-changing nature, still maintaining a level of potency throughout varying stages of intensity. The opener 'Agnus Del' has an almost Middle Eastern tinge, while a song like 'This Love Affair' perfectly intertwines these weighty vocals with dramatic hits of piano and string. It continues surprising 'till the very interesting switch-up on the closing track 'Old Whore's Diet'. 'Gay Messiah' goes in a more interesting conceptual direction, though it's backed by more a generic acoustic strumming piece of instrumentation - one that's still very pleasant. Beautiful and elegant stuff and a glorious introduction to an artist I've previously never heard of. If you're a fan of shimmering love ballads that sound like they harness the weight of the cosmos to fuel their gleam, many of the songs off this album will surely click.

Yikes. Way too long and way too one note.

I don't dislike Rufus Wainwright, but his brand of over dramatic, Broadway-esque, non melody isn't really for me.

Great album

Mix between thom Yorke and Michael Bublé. Overall wasn't that fussed, definitely nice vocals and all but repeated itself until it got french. Similar to nick drake and my lack of praise for him. However, the song peach trees (and to a lesser extent art teacher) was absolutely excellent and brings this up to a 3.78.

Definitely a unique album. Not quite pop, not really rock or alternative rock, at least not what was popular at the time. I'm sure this album was quite provocative in the era it came out, I bet it has aged decently as well. To me, the music was consistently interesting and I liked it quite a bit. My favorites being The One You Love, Hometown Waltz, and Old Whore's Diet.

Everything I don't miss about early 2000's singer songwriters

That has to be the weirdest intro ever. It's a very strange album and really not some easy listening but some of the songs are kinda good.

Första två låtarna är okej. Resten är rena sömnpillret.

Interesting sound. Very indie-sounding, almost operatic at times with the heavy use of classical string arrangements, piano, and classical/romantic-style melody and harmony. It isn't as enjoyable as Want One (another Wainwright album on this list), but it's still pretty substantive and engaging. This Love Affair, Memphis Skyline, and Waiting For A Dream (among others) sound a heck of a lot like Radiohead songs from the A Moon Shaped Pool era. Wainwright's vocal has that clear, nearly (but not quite) whiny quality that makes Yorke's voice so distinctly memorable. And yet the mesmerising Radiohead-ness doesn't really make an appearance here, and is instead replaced by... well... it's hard to describe. The music here sometimes feels a bit empty, particularly in the lyrics. 3/5 Key tracks: The One You Love, This Love Affair, Peach Trees

So confusing track one was so interesting and I actually loved it, but I could not get a vibe from the rest of the album. Some really bright spots but also some really boring. He definitely has a great voice.

You have to bee in the mood to wade through this listening experience. The drama, pageantry and length of some of the songs is a lot. Very theater. Overall I enjoyed it. Love the cover art.

Thom Yorke? Is that you? Other than the fact I cannot distinguish a word from Mr. Wainwright's whining, the album was surprisingly pleasant despite having a 2.9 star rating. "Want To" offers a grand assortment of genres - every song had something new for you, and the album was quite exquisite overall. Favourites include "The One You Love" and "The Art Teacher."

7.5/10

A name I've only known because of Shrek. But this guy has a good voice though. It's going right up my valley.

Rufus still has one of the best voices I’ve discovered on this list and while the last album of his might have had better instruments to complement that voice, this one was still a pleasure to listen to on the vocals and lyrics alone. Peach trees was my fav.

The One You Love and Peach Trees are good, but the rest of the album isn't really to my taste.

This was an experience to listen to, I totally get people not digging it, it's like a slightly whineyer radiohead, but I dug it alot. I'm interested enough to listen again and when it finished I found myself carrying on with the rest of his discography

Fun fact: Wainwright's Agnus Dei is just Bridge Over Troubled Water played backwards

Sounds beautiful but in the end its boring.

Unique strange voice. Some good songs.

Agnus Dei was an incredible opening track. Unexpected and delightfully haunting. The rest of the album was pretty good too but didn't exceed the quality of track 1.

This album has some amazing arrangements in some nice twist on world music. But Wainwright is too much of a wailer to me.

listened to the BBC concert version... lovely voice and relaxed listen

Very rough listen.

Weird songs made to feel like show tunes. Overall, liked it..Sorta.

I keep oscillating between loving and being annoyed by Rufus Wainwright singing. I think today I leaned more toward liking. My enjoyment of few artists is as sensitive to my mood as with him. It's a sound that effects, just not always in a good way.

2/10

boring

Not my thing

7/10. Not completely my thing -- but I found it impressive. Each song was put together nicely and fairly unique and his voice is great.

Beautiful queer album. The Art Teacher might be the highlight for me.

Nice vibe

I really wanted to like this one as I’m a big fan of Wainwright’s voice and Van Dyke Parks’ orchestration, but just thought it was ok. The opening and closing tracks didn’t do much for me at all (even with the guest vocals from Anohni - Wainwright’s feature on Anohni’s song What Can I Do? the following year is significantly better) and, while there was some lovely stuff in between, it was weighed down by some meandering vocal lines and lazy lyrics. Still beautiful in places though

I feel really conflicted on this one. This album had some beautiful and interesting moments - Gay Messiah and Old Whore's Diet are standouts for me - but god, I just can't handle his voice. The way he drags every single word out 2-3x longer than he needs to just grates on me. This was an interesting trip down memory lane to the seemingly long gone world of baroque pop, and I did enjoy some songs, but others put me into a stupor. Probably closer to a 3.5. Rufus, I wanted to like you, I promise!!

i didn't really "want two" listen to this album after thinking the first one was a snoozefest, but I think I enjoyed this one a bit more. don't get me wrong, it's still a lot more of the same, but it just seemed a bit higher quality overall. maybe I just knew what to expect, I dunno. rufus really needs to get to the point already - he spent 54 minutes saying what a regular artist could convey in a few songs. favorites: agnus dei, the one you love, the art teacher

No

Let me start out by saying the album as a whole is not really my taste, although I enjoyed the first song "Agnus Dei" which seemingly held me through the rest of the album. Gay Messiah also stood out but overall an uneventful album.

I wanted to stick a knitting needle in my ears...

p900. 2004. 4 stars. This is what you get if you splice the DNA of Scott Walker and Thom Yorke. Great voice, sharp lyrics with a dark sense of humour, and you have to admire the sheer variety of styles handled on the album. All that's missing are standout tracks.

4/10

One of his finest albums

his voice is a little over the top for me. some of the songs are okay but most of it is tedious and hard to listen to.

Again? is this list repeating albums? Oh no, someone really decided to include 2 albums from Rufus Wainwright. It's not the awful thing in the world of music, but I'll rate it with 1 star, paying some respect to the other 1001 albums that are not on the list and that can be a good replacement for this one.

This is Thom Yorke-ish. Like Radiohead but if you sucked the life out of it.

meh

The first song really pulled me in. Very dark, artistic vibes on this album. There were some moments where it was a little too slow for me but overall I enjoyed it.

most overrated Wainwright.

Want Two is the fourth album by Rufus Wainwright, originally released in 2004. This record is apparently the second in a series of two records under the "Want" name. Apparently the first is on this list, but I got this one first. One of the downsides to the random algorithm. This album largely follows a baroque sound, with lush orchestration accompanying Wainwrights light vocals. He reminds me of Thom Yorke in a lot of the songs, as many other users already pointed out. The overall vibe of the album is very dark and kinda medieval (?) at times. Beautiful album art as well, I think it really accompanies the sound of the record. His voice can get a bit excessive and borderline grating at times, though. Looking forward to hearing Want One at some point in this list.

Rufus Wainwright's Want Two is an intriguing and challenging album that defies easy categorisation. The record's lush orchestration and operatic flair often feel like the score to an unmade film, transporting listeners to a world of dramatic emotional landscapes. Wainwright's honest and vulnerable lyricism is both captivating and confrontational, demanding an attentive and reflective ear. Tracks like The Art Teacher and Agnus Dei showcase his knack for storytelling and his bold musical vision. While some may find the album's grandiosity and theatricality overwhelming, others will appreciate its artistic ambition and emotional depth. Wainwright's voice, rich and expressive, anchors the album's eclectic soundscape, from baroque pop to folk influences. Though not everyone's cup of tea, Want Two is a testament to Wainwright's unique talent and willingness to push creative boundaries. NUMBER OF BANGERS - 2 STAND OUT TRACK - Gay Messiah

Not exactly what I was wanting this Thursday morning, but it's what I got. Rufus Wainwright seemed like he was desperately trying to sound like Thom Yorke while also not trying to sound like Radiohead at the same time. This was... okay.

This was extremely OK. It kind of felt like I was listening to a musical. The crescendo of the album (the final two songs) we're way better than anything that had come before.

Ah man, Rufus! I have such respect for you, but I didn't want to finish this! Too much, too much. I'm a little annoyed by the vocal delivery, it's kind of fatiguing after a while. But man, what beautiful tracks, there's this lovely gold, brass sheen on every song in my mind. The musical sense here is very good. Something that I really should like on paper, but ended up kind of bouncing off of! Sorry! 2/5

Just for how out there it is I respect it. It was a very interesting first listen I just don’t think this has a lot of replayability. This is really not my kind of music but I’m impressed with how engaged I was, so for that a 3.

Really love Rufus's voice, didn't care for this album.

Almost a 2 Rufus

That's ok

Not an album any of us will be coming back too. A rare 1star for me, as this lack basic human decency

loved the sound. it's quite interesting and artistic

His voice is so beautiful. The angelic pop baroqueness of it all. Want One is better, but Want Two has so many beautiful moments.

Aspects of this that I liked (the stringed orchestral elements and the backing vocals and some of the melodic tunes) but the droning, depressed lead singing capped my enjoyment overall. Standouts were “Gay Messiah” and “Waiting For A Dream”.

Music and production are very good. I don't really gel with Rufus's vocals but he's a very skilled singer. Not for me.

Rufus Wainwright’s Want Two is ass. It feels like an indie album, but somewhere along the way, he forgot to make it sound good. Most songs are bland, overextended, and unenjoyable. Not listening to this ever again. All in all, Want Two is a bad album. Best Song: The One You Love Worst Song: Gay Messiah

At one point while listening to this album I took my dog out and walked around the block. When I came back in Rufus was still singing the same word as when I left. Good album musically. Not something I'll revisit though.

Meh. He has a good voice but definitely not something I would ever que up.

I already listened to Want One, I don't Want Two. He has a good voice, sometimes a little over the top.

Never really listened to Rufus before. I'm having difficulty figuring out where this would fit into my broad spectrum of "that's what I'm in the mood for." As of now it doesn't fit, in spite of some talent he seems to have.

I see the talent. It's just not the type of music I enjoy.

Interesting tunes that answer the question: "What would Billy Joel sound like if he was from Montreal instead of Long Island (and was gay)."

"The One You Love" is quite nice.

wtf is this

Love his big gay angel voice

Saw Rufus back in college when he was touring this album. Fantastic performer - really enjoy his singing and songwriting. This is not his best album (Imo), but definitely him in his peak era, and maybe at his most vulnerable, lyrically.

Sykt chill, litt deprimerende

Genius.

2004. Kinda orchestral

Flotte arrangementer, men den går og står meget på, at man kan lide Rufus Wainwrights stemme, og det kan jeg ikke rigtigt :/ forkølet Thom Yorke

Tror aldrig jeg har hørt noget Rufus Wainwright før! Han kommer vidt omkring her, ku godt lide hans stemme og ku egentlig ret godt lide stilen

Med frygt for at fornærme både pølsemænd og Radiohead, så lød første del af det her som pølsemandens Radiohead...

4.0

Man...I had a hard time with this one. Just not my cup of tea. 1.5/5

Little wild for me - at times thought I was listening to Thom Yorke

A little too whiny and lush for me. Couple of decent songs, but nothing I would ever come back to.

This is Radiohead in many different flavors. I do appreciate that every song sounds like its of a different genre, though. The downside is that it took me three days to finish listening to this, due to a pure lack of interest. Whoops. Standouts are Little Sister and Waiting for a Dream.

Rufus Wainwright is so unbelievably talented. So many different styles bubble up in his songs, and that voice floats across the top. Amazing! Love the creativity. Each song is a work of art. Just so easy to get lost in his music! Why a 4/5 you ask? Sounds like I think it’s a 5/5, right? A couple tracks toward the middle of the album were a little more bare and didn’t pull me in. Thought they were kind of average tunes. But the rest of the album was excellent.

This is awesome! I've always recognized the name but never the music until now. It's like a fusion of Radiohead and Vampire Weekend. What's not to love? The orchestrations are intricate, the themes are dark, and the piano melodies are beautiful. AND he's Canadian?? HELL ya. If he could keep the high points of this record (which there ARE many) this would straight up be a 5. A 4.5 for now... but definitely revisiting!

Iffy

Is it cheating to say the same thing as I did for Want One? I love the lyrics, the music, the voice. One I want to keep listening to. Wonderful!

Hmmm...perhaps the bar was set too high from the previous experience? It wasn't bad, but not fabulous.

Doesn't quite have the oomph of Want One but still a fine album.

This was a worth successor to Want One, and I did like it although not quite as much. As I expected there were some very interesting tales from a variety of perspectives on this LP.

Day127 - not something i would listen to everyday but it really is a beautiful album

First time listening to a Rufus Wainright album. Remarkable!

Meh

Very good chill summer album

Some interesting songs on this album, but probably won’t listen to it again

Pre-listen: WHAT THE FUCK, I LITERALLY JUST GOT THE OTHER ONE FOUR DAYS AGO, JESUS CHRIST. After listening: Eh. Some good stuff, but nothing that moves me. 3/5

It's so interesting to see how Rufus Wainwright evolved his style after his childhood hit "I'm a Running ". Lots of depth and complexity of sound here. The vibe change from song one to two is a bit extreme, and two has a Radiohead feel in some ways. The longer it went the more I missed the vibe of the first song. This is good but I almost want something more bombastic after where we started. If he has any albums that are the vibe of the first song the whole time, point me towards it.

Album art, great. My only experience with the artist is from the film Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveller when he was 14. The production is so clean and crisp. The musicianship is so good at conveying emotion. Might revisit in the future.

There's no accounting for taste. On paper I should love this album. If you do, I can totally understand that. On the other hand, if you hated it, I'm with you.

Having listened to both Want albums and only the two Want albums, I can safely say that the best thing Rufus Wainwright ever did throughout his entire 20+ year career was his duet with Carly Rae Jepsen on "The Loneliest Time," aka one of the greatest songs ever made.

It’s sort of a bummer how hard it is to keep things in order when tackling this list. It’s random for me, so that rarely ever happens. Pretty cool when it does though. But for now, we are hearing the second of these two albums before the first one. Don’t know how much of a difference it really makes. Listen, at first, the name Rufus Wainwright meant nothing to me. Was not familiar at all. And then I’m here listening to this music. And initially nothing stuck out to me. But I put this back on a few hours later, and something hit me. Where had I heard this voice before? It felt strangely familiar all of a sudden. Then I did a quick search and it all clicked. “Holy shit, this is the guy who made that song from Meet the Robinsons!” It’s the same feeling I had learning Ben Folds wrote Rockin' the Suburbs from Over the Hedge. But besides all of that extra stuff, this album feels lost in an identity crisis. I’m not sure what it’s trying to be, and I don’t know if the artist knew what he wanted it to be either. Maybe it’s just me learning that chamber pop is much more of an umbrella term than I once knew. This album is at its best at the beginning and the end. It starts with a sort of consistent sound, and then completely trails off. And for a stretch of four or five songs, this becomes something entirely different, and far more strange and regal. And while I can appreciate the artist’s dedication to trying a lot of ideas, some of them don’t really make for the most enjoyable listening experiences. His voice manages to fit this really well, and feels totally out of place at the same time. Nothing everything can be a total home run. Even if you did write music for Meet the Robinsons. Now I’m mostly interested in seeing whether the first album has the same issues. Rating: 5/10

Mostly not really songs. More like sung-spoken word. I found it annoying after a few tracks.

fine, just slow and long, didnt love it.

Fängt eigentlich sehr gut an, aber irgendwann beginnt die Stimme ziemlich zu nerven. Ist hart das Album in einem Stück durchzuhören. Dennoch ist das generell natürlich gut gemachte Musik.

Luscious and ravishing and outstanding effort by a unique and significant talent. The sequence from the haunting opener to pleasingly poppy "One You Love" is jarring in the best possible way. "Little Sister" is terrific. "Memphis Skyline" pure loveliness and "Old Whore's Diet" is brilliant. Hard to say which is better Want One or Want Two. One wants to say RW is "the gay Ryan Adams" in terms of sheer talent and output, but perhaps one means "RA is the straight Rufus Wainwright." The strings work exceedingly well and the prevalence of controlled mid-tempo cuts and the (very slight) sense of restraint is a nice contrast to the full-on edge of Want One. Whichever one prefers (and it might be a matter of whichever one one heard first or listened to last), both of these records hold up exceedingly well 20 years on and one expects to continue listening to them many years hence.

cool

Pop barroco. Ni fu ni fa.

I enjoyed this, though it's not the sort of thing I would usually listening. The first song was like an Arabic keening that morphed into stage musical crooning. His voice sounds exactly like OK Computer Thom Yorke! Not the falsetto stuff but that mid-range. Like a lounge Radiohead then? I'm interested to explore more of his stuff.

Really interesting….

An uneventful experience

I quite liked it, its really interesting musically

Album #750, and 1st Rufus (except that time he sang with Antony & the Johnsons-- oh look, here she comes now, with a very long track) Rufus Wainwright’s voice is like Thom Yorke’s, in that a) it’s beautiful and b) idk wot they’re singing half the time without a lyric sheet. It’s like they’re singing backwards. This is a pretty rich album; a lot to take in. It’s hardly the first on this list to indulge in classical flourishes, but “Agnus Dei” & “Little Sister” provided some welcome orchestra. If you choose the Canadian Version (which I’m obliged by CanCon law to listen to), you get two French chansons that provide a denouement to “Old Whore’s Diet”. I have no idea why it’s 9 minutes long, but it has a soaring finale that provides a dramatic end to the (main) album. I understand this is the one that Dimery kept in later editions (Want One is cut), but if the other is anything like this one I’m looking forward to it. HL: “Art Teacher”, “Hometown Waltz”, “Agnus Dei”, “Memphis Skyline”, “Peach Trees”

3.7ish

awful

Canadian Radiohead!

This was nice

I thought I liked Rufus after hearing Rufus Does Judy, but everything I've heard after that just hasn't lived up to that performance. I like Sassy Rufus; this is just gay Thom Yorke (not that there's anything wrong with that.)

3.5

A bit too whiny for my taste.

Trippy

I don't think I've listened to any Rufus Wainwright music before, but I want to say I've heard him being talked about lately, but I can't remember in what capacity that was. Anywho. I thought this album was okay. Rufus is an incredibly talented vocalist, and this album had some really pretty arrangements on it, but it just felt like the album relied heavily on being 'high art' without much substance to back it up. "The One You Love" and "Little Sister" were my favorite tracks on the album. I loved the guitar and vocals on "The One You Love," and the baroque feel of "Little Sister" really set it apart from the rest of the album. The other songs on the album were fine for the most part; only "Peach Trees" and the closing "Old Whore's Diet" were really off-putting to me. Rufus Wainwright is clearly talented, but this album was pretty boring, and it's not something I'd listen to again.

Big Thom Yorke energy. Nice.

It was alright. I prefer Want One for sure.

So beautiful i could Cry. I love this heartfelt emotional album. Beautiful voice, beautiful arrangements... Love!

This got more uninteresting as it went. It peaked in the first few and was downhill from there. Maybe I’m not gay enough to like it.

Loved! I always think I should listen to more Rufus and look at me! I'm doing it! Everything is big and grand and beautiful.

Uninspired pop ballads, unnecessary to listen to.

Very musical theatre. Rufus is someone that I really think I should like, but it's all a bit too much for me. His singing style is affected and annoying, I feel like I'm at the front row while he plays the piano and stares directly at me. It's not that it's bad, it's that I don't like it very much. It feels a bit false. When he drops his guard, which he does on occasion, it's truly lovely, but that's all too rare.

Beautiful voice, can see the opera influence. 3.5

Have never listened to Rufus Wainwright before, so we'll see how this goes. ...I liked that. The first song makes an impression for sure, then it spirals off into a bunch of different genres that I would probably throw under the large umbrella(s) of art/chamber/indie pop. I can certainly hear all the comparison to Thom Yorke for his vocals. Feels like a solid 4 with some room to grow. Will probably come back around to this when I get Want One lol.

The quality of this album was not bad, but it did really seem to drag on without going anywhere. Vocals were highly reminiscent of Radiohead, but the songwriting style and composition were often boring. It's clear that Wainwright is a talented musician, but this may not be his finest work.

His voice really sounds like RATM to me. Same music tone/vibe to me. 3.5

Droning lyrics with very eclectic instrumentals and LGBT themes. It's definitely a strong piece of work, but not really my jam.

Is this a musical soundtrack? Is he as good a singer as he thinks he is? Found it a bit annoying.

Seichter Baroque Pop. Maximal noch als Fahrstuhlmusik.

I can'tt decide whether this is interesting or pretentious. I also cannot decide whether I think his voice is unique or whiney. Thiugh I've felt that ever since he did Cohen's 'Hallelujah' for Shrek.

At first listen, when I wasn’t really paying attention, I really didn’t like this album. Thought it was a bit screechy. But later in the day, when I was able to give it my full attention I thought it wasn’t as terrible as previously thought.

Thought this was going to be such an interesting album based off the first song, had some fun haunting but beautiful sounds etc, then turned lame and boring so was quite disappointed

2 or 3 okay songs and the rest was all dreary moaning

Music was alright, some weird song titles and lyrics 2/3***

Too slow. Not my thing at all

Started off so strong but then waned towards the end

I enjoyed this very much. I’ve been listening to Folkocracy for a couple of months & love his song choices.

This is in the running for 'Most Pretentious Album' I have ever heard. It's baroque, it has Latin singing, it's backed by old money, biblical references, its got it all. My only real complaint, however, is that the microphone peaks on almost every song. How does Rufus come from old money, yet his microphone sounds like that will remain a great mystery in my life. If you are into Picaresque, then you will probably also like this one. It has a lot of similar qualities, as well as having the most Thom Yorke voice I've ever heard that wasn't Thom Yorke. I would have probably rated this a 5 if it wasn't for the terrible microphone used to record this. Highlights: 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, and 12.

🗑

This is one of the most gorgeous albums of all time. Rufus Wainwright's voice strikes the perfect balance between whine and perfect pitch to paint a truly hurt individual, which many of these songs needed to be perfectly executed. His piano playing, and all the instrumentation for that matter, is simple yet very effective, and there is such a beautiful amalgamation of pop and ballad that its easily very near the top of its class. Perhaps its a tad long, but its hard to argue that time is wasted, as every second in every song feels purposeful, and no song is dragged out more than needed, not even the nine minute finale. It just all feels so grand, and I can only assume Wainwright was going for that, and in that case he nailed it. Shame he's known for little outside of his Hallelujah cover, because this proves he has every right to stand amongst the greats from the time such as Jeff Buckley (which he pays a lovely tribute to) and Elliott Smith. I only wish this album was more beloved, as I fail to see how this isn't considered one of the greatest albums of the 2000s, because it is.

Prefer Want One

Haven't listened to much of his stuff and I'm pretty pleased with this album. Very well written and good melodies. Not a huge fan of his vocals, but am impressed with the album as a whole.

I'm a fan of Rufus Wainwright, and his sister Martha. Good stuff all the way around and a listen is worth your time.

This is music for people who call people who are normal "sheep" and use the word sportsball. Fucking awful.

3.5 but interesting enough that I want to listen to it again, appreciate the difference from what I feel like I am used to. Reminds me a bit of Father John Misty.

Rufus Wainwright is my new litmus test for cuntishness. This guy thinks he *way* better than he actually is. You can hear it in every terrible song on this album. And I'm sure his fans are insufferable turds who all think *they* are way smarter than they actually are. People who pretend to love the most obscure, weird, or experimental (I fucking hate that word) shit music. People who direct their criticism towards anything popular, mainstream, or - you know - actually brilliant. Contrarian arseholes. People who's love of music is secondary to their need to demonstrate a superior & more sophisticated musical palate. Peacocking cunts. Wainwright's music is boring, unstructured drudgery. The band is tedious in an improvisational jazz kind of tediousness and somehow manages to avoid performing a single memorable riff throughout this entire album. And Wainwright sings like a Michael Bublé tribute act who's been slipped a Rohypnol. I genuinely don't understand how anybody could possibly enjoy listening to this crap. 👎👎

I feel like such a hater saying this, but I've never found Rufus Wainwright's songwriting to match his voice, quality-wise. The Art Teacher is something of a banger, as is Going to a Town; but overall his songs drone and lull the listener. And I *want* to like him! I mean it! He's folk music royalty, but ultimately he's only as good as the songs he's singing, and these are...songs, for sure. It feels most likely this album and Want One were placed on this list for being complimentary works; I'd bet if you were a fan in 2004 this diptych appeared to be Wainwright planting a flag and establishing himself as an artist. Neither work stands on its own, nor do they form a cohesive whole.

Silmäsi näkivät minut jo silloin kun olin alkio.....kirjaasi oli kirjoitettu kaikki sen osat ja päivät, jolloin ne muodostettaisiin, ennen kuin yhtäkään niistä oli.... Syntymävuosi... arvaapppas laittaako kaveri syntymävuodelle hyvää julkasua... yllätys...Häpäisee syntymäni... Joo Joo aluksi esitetään että 5 star masterpiece... Jooh... Jokainen syntymävuoden albumi pilkkaa minua.. Sentään ei low starata.. ymmärretään artmanship... whiner.... whining away

Auto 5 for nostalgia/gender fuckery/yearning reasons.

Definitely talented artist not my piece of cake though would not listen to that again

One or two decent songs, the guy has a weird voice, but this isn't really that great.

Rufus Wainwright's hyper theatrical style has been off-putting for me in the past and kept me at arms length from enjoying his obvious talents. Want Two, while I won't say is a revelation, it is an album where his theatricality is not as much a barrier to my enjoyment. Whether that's as a result of a change in me or in his music I can't say. The first two songs are great starts to the album. Agnus Dei a beautiful straight choral piece sounds incredible and The One You Love the closest thing to indie rock on the album strike all the right chords for me. The other songs are more hit and miss but with more hits than misses. My mind did wander from time to time however I would have to consider this a generally enjoyable album. 3.5 stars

Don't like this one.

This meets my usual criteria - overwrought and emotional. Perhaps it’s because I’ve been too busy to sit down and take this in but it’s felt like a bit Too Much. I’ve listened to Rufus in small doses and watched him on TV before, but never had a full album on. I reiterate, it felt a bit Too Much. That could entirely be my mood of course on the surface it’s lovely and clever and seemingly everything I want. I just don’t want it today.

A friend had tix to his concert at the TLA a bunch of years ago and when he got to the venue there was a sign on the door explaining that the concert was cancelled due to illness. I remember my friend saying it was probably because Rufus was in a K hole.

I suspect no one loves listening to Rufus Wainwright more than he does. That used to be too much for me to even give his music a chance. On this listen, I appreciated his talent, even heard lots of things that reminded me of other artists I really like — who is the influencer and influencee (?) ... does it matter? But, long before the album was over, I had had more than enough of Mr. Wainwright's wavering moan. A 3 because the dude obviously has talent, but my enjoyment level is squarely at a 2.

I just can't with this guy's voice, especially when he holds those long notes, which is almost all of the time. I get that people love him. Cool. Not me.

I continue to want to like Rufus Wainwright more than I actually do. Maybe if he enunciated just a bit more? (And people complain about Dylan…yesh) I watched him perform at an obscure concert for Beirut and he absolutely captivated me so I keep trying with him. Even 3 stars feels forced just like my appreciation of his artistry.

The musicianship is there, but Rufus just keeps wailing and wailing and wailing on every track, and it dragged on forever. When the wailing switched to French, I had to throw in the towel. 😫😫

I apparently am a Rufus Wainright fan. Because I loved this. The entire album is just amazing.

Enjoyable, interesting. I can only handle so much of the Rufus Wainwright Voice though.

That's not my taste in musik. But ok

It's OK, but no more than that. He has this slightly miserable but wants to be a west end show vibe about him. The songs are fairly unremarkable though. I listened to it a few times and it was passable background music.

Neo-baroque nepo-folk

Great

Nicht meine Richtung

I liked this a bit more than Want One, had a couple standout tracks at least. Still not an album I would see myself going back to listen to in full though.

It was hard to even stand the first song. The rest of the album varies from an "Radiohead"-arrangement for either a church- or a cat- choir.

I found this very boring.

There were a couple songs I liked, but this album as a whole was tiring to sit through.

Rufus Wainwright's "Want Two" is an album that showcases a remarkable depth of musicianship, intricate arrangements, and a daring blend of genres that defies easy categorization. It stands out in composition, engaging structures, and the cohesive quality that binds the work together, despite the eclectic mix of musical styles it presents. It ultimately falters on lyrical content that is intended to shock, and does so gratuitously, falling short by merely offending. "Peach Trees" stands out for its beautiful arrangement, serving as a prime example of Wainwright's ability to craft songs that are both complex and deeply moving. The track is a testament to his skill as a composer, weaving together elements that resonate with listeners on multiple levels. "The One You Love," on the other hand, presents a more contemporary pop vibe that is catchy, embodying the dual nature of pop music's appeal—both its immediate accessibility and its sometimes formulaic tendencies.. Across the album, Wainwright's sheer musicianship shines through, from the structure of the songs to the cohesion that underlies the project's variety. The lyrics and themes are often challenging and insightful, addressing issues that provoke thought and sometimes disagreement, particularly in their portrayals of faith and politics. While not all listeners may align with Wainwright's perspectives, the ambitious nature of the work and its well-crafted execution are undeniable. It’s too bad he tries to offend in the process, as this could’ve been so much more.

I can hear the catholic influence. Also does he sound like Julian Casablancas and Thom Yorke combined somehow to anyone else? anyway, I had never listened to Rufus Wainwright but I enjoyed it

I really liked the instrumental arrangement but the lyrics not so much.

Not an fan of Rufus W. Music is not bad but just a bit boring and not catchy enough, so album a clear is 2 star but the 5 star 9-minute album closer compensates the other songs.

Pretty good voice; I remember him featuring on Antony & The Johnsons' album I am a Bird Now. Not sure what to make of the songs on this album, however. A bit too theater/musical-like for me, I guess.

Far too pretentious and bombastic.

Heard of the artist but never listened. Rock from 2004. Quite enjoying this - vocals have had a Matt Bellamy and Radiohead vibe at points. Might have to rate this as a low 4!

Lots of fun groove and good ideas.

Distinctive, but not exciting. Interesting themes, but his vocals get repetitive.

Uneven in its likeliness but has great moments. I struggled with some tracks but there are some others that are good

Beautiful, different, so in it's own world! I loved the different styles and genre scattered through out the album! Rufus really brought it!

💖 the one you love 🗣️ 8️⃣

Me ha sorprendido gratamente.

What if Thom Yorke went the singer / songwriter route instead?? This got worse for me the second time through. Just not sure what he’s going for here.

I made it to Peach Trees before I got tired of the looooonnnngggg draaaaawwwwnnn oooooouuuutttt wooooooorrrrrrrddddsssss

Apparently I know his one song, the one that he has with Florence Welch. This must be good, I like the witchy album cover too. First song, the Arabic door cracking sound start is unique, but no idea how it will progress. Also the song name is in different language. WOW operatic start. I love his voice. This was used for some film trailer. I love this for now, it's slow vocal Arabic vibed song, heaven indeed. Oh sorry, it may not be Arabic, since the name is in Latin. Violin joined in, love it. I wasn't bored, though it was repetitive (in a good way) Second song and wtf beat fully changed, it's upbeat. It's still vocalic though, I love his voice I can't. I love the vibe. Ohh this is chamber pop plus melancholic, I am crazy about chamber, they mostly devour so. The fast paced piano, LOVE IT. The beat, his voice(yes mentioned it again), production is veery good for my ears. He also has an album named "want one" I hope I listen to that too, if it has the same vibe even better. Choir came in for a little time. It was quite progressive at the end. Florence + the machine vibes low key. Third song, so satisfying already. It's slow with a guitar going in the background, simple but great. There is woman voice harmonizing with him. Beat progressed. Piano in my left ear softly. The instrumental break is witchy AF. He vocals every second and I love it. Such melancholia and chilliness. Just magnificent. 4th song, royal vibes with the violin and piano. The instrumental break is very classical, and I'm quite fond of that. He fast talks in some parts, which makes it much better. Instruments dropped, it's clean now, with piano softly playing, he vocals again, then beat increases and ends the song so well. 5th song, such fun I didn't expect I would have with this album. His voice is soothing. Omg the lyrics are about an art teacher whose works are so good that the students is amazed by it, but can't tell the teacher. It's about a school girl, who married another guy, but still loves this art teacher (might also be Rufus's gay attraction). Very beautiful song. Also the clapping and cheering at the end transitioned into the... 6th song, I heard homosexuals, have never heard that word in a song now that I think of it. There's piano and another instrument playing, now choir came in. It wasn't a stand out since it was a short song, but I loved it still. 7th song, has a different vibe, the piano plays better notes. It's more sad too. Violin came in now. It's about an unreachable love affair, I think. The overall opera vibe is so good. 8th song, he counted in my ears?! Hello, that was kinda hot(I'm bi so one of the reasons I like this album I guess) "He will then be reborn from 1970's porn" umm. Oh apparently that's nothing, I just read the genius meaning and he's so gay, he mixed Christianity and gayness. He said "coming" and there was a slight slurping sound, oh my god. I love him even more. Also he said he will be baptized in "cum" as jesus did with the spirit. The bridge is very good with that woman choir. And now he will give an oral to someone, didn't expect this from him tbh. One of the best because of the lyrics. 9th song, now he used mythology to compare his relationship to the guy that died, which he hated, but is still sad about his death. It has slight violins in the background, his voice so fine. He has a popularized song "hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen(I love him) and he mentioned it here. I love the instrumental break, it's only piano yet it has a spark in it, it's progressing with the fast paced piano and violin. Fuck it hit the high note and scared me. 10th song, violin starts, his voice is different here, it has an auto tune vibe, and now not. It's both of them, one after eachother. Literally, he does two voice types, wow, unique. The unexpected slash sound. Choir voices came back. 11th song, starting with catchy lyrics sung by a woman, oh Rufus came back. This is a little more upbeat because of the fast paced beat. "Du-ru-ru-m" first time he sings, but nothing exact. Such vibe, I would definitely listen to this album again. The ending repeated the chorus, and it's so nice. 12th song, and 9 minutes? Didn't expect that, must be a good one. This song is about how he only found old Chinese food in a refrigerator and called it "old whore's diet", quite fun. Even more fun is the beat change, the woman vocalising and the drums being tropical. Violin solo slays, now added the woman's vocals. Weird ending (good way). 13th song, it's french, I think. It's not a different vibe, quite short though. Love his french. It ended with applause and cheering, what fun. It was not as unique, but I enjoyed it as expected. There was one song unavailable, but I finished it officially, and I loved every second of it, definitely 5 stars. It was unique, full of vocals. Changed the vibe, but I needed more Florence, however he is being himself. Had everything slow and melancholic songs should have.

Agnus Dei: 4/5 The One You Love: 4/5 Peach Trees: 4/5 Little Sister: 3/5 The Art Teacher: 4/5 Hometown Waltz: 3/5 This Love Affair: 3/5 Gay Messiah: 3/5 Memphis Skyline: 4/5 Waiting For A Dream: 3/5 Crumb by Crumb: 3/5 Old Whore's Diet: 3/5 Coeur De Parisienne - Reprise - Live: 4/5

Definitely not my thing at all. I found this album really boring, just dragging on and on. Not to mention how whiny his voice can be at times. And also what's with so many albums ending on a song that's so long? Just when you think you're nearly done, you now have to listen through a 9 minute album closer. Though I will say, I liked a lot of the lyrics on this album. Dude definitely has a lot to say about the world.

Fav tracks: The One You Love what an incredible voice.

This is close to a 4 from me but I think not quite. There are a few tracks that are actually pretty great (Gay Messiah, Crumb By Crumb) and Rufus is obviously a talented songwriter. I don't love his voice though.... some in my listening group compared him to Thom Yorke - and I'm not a huge fan of his singing either A good listen though!

Haunting melodies. Reminiscent of later Radiohead albums.

The Cover Art of the album is beautiful, Austrian in the 1920s? 'Marius de Vries' as producer. Know this guy, but why? Google: producer of some Massive Attack songs on protection album. So my hopes were very high. And not disappointed. Melancholical music with amazing voice. The eunuch nephew of Tom Waits

Unique & interesting.

Yeah, I remember listening to "Want One", and this one is nearly as good.

The first song makes me think of a choir of monks, or perhaps background music in a fancy restaurant. This is followed up by poppy rock without any edge. Next the pace slows down again, with something that comes across as really boring. The lyrics are imaginative and painting a visual, but to what end? I don't want to listen to it long enough to figure out what he's going on about. Little Sister breaks out the violins which is a nice change, but there's no percussion, guitar, ... I don't know what's going on. This sounds like it belongs in the middle of a stage musical, but not as a standpoint song or anything. Wtf. Now this guy is saying he was just a girl when he loved his art teacher. What is going on? Is this a concept album? If so, what is the concept? This is like the musical equivalent of looking at a painting that is nothing but a blob of paint with scribbles and wondering what the fuck the artist was smoking, while a bunch of pretentious snobs rave about the artist's brilliance. Next we get a waltz... This album is all over the place. As someone looking for Rock albums, I'm completely lost and don't know what to make of this. Ok, now we get Gay Messiah. This is ok, but not great, but I applaud the lyrics. The remainder of the album just didn't do anything. Old Whores Diet made me do a double take at the name of the song, but it again did nothing for me. It was weird when it went into some kind of samba, but I just can't finish this out

I understand how one could say that it's an amazing album with great lyrics and instrumentals. It's just not my type of music.

His sister is better...

Liked it more than I thought I might. Needs another spin

Surprised that I never heard about him before. He is very talented, even if I find his music a bit too "over".

Rufus’s voice always reminds me of a slightly more melodic Thom Yorke. Ok chamber pop.

pretty good

Pop barroco. Ni fu ni fa.

Qué bonito cantas, Rufus.

Hits voice is hypnotizing. 4/5

I had the first half of this two days ago. I compared it with an overly rich dessert. No way I want this as well.

Kind of haunting at times but not really my jam. 2.5/5

Rufus is known for his silky voice. This album makes excellent use of it. Coupled with fantastic writing and you get a great piece of singer songwriter rock! In moments both quiet and acoustic as well as wholly operatic it works out so well.

It was fine.

Few interesting tracks on this one, most are repetitive and instrumentally bland

Rather sweet, really

This could have been a 1 for the last couple torturous tracks. The album answers the question "what would it be like if Radiohead had far less musical talent?"

ça part un peu dans tous les sens avec beaucoup de trucs chouettes et d’autres un peu moins, mais il a le sens de la narration et une chouette façon de chanter

On vogue de genre en genre, une approche théâtrale en début d’album, puis pop, puis trop hop avec waiting for a dream - une belle redécouverte

Very beautiful and well made! A gem of the 2000s

Originellt iallafall det är skönt. För långt och fär mycket som Thom Yhorke fär att få mer än 3

Shoegaze Sinatra. A Thom Yorke impersonator with a wider range and maybe a bit more vocal talent but far less songwriting or sonic creativity, this album is all mid-low tempo woozy piano ballads. Some of it is pretty, some of it is pompous, most of it is boring. I never understood why this kind of indie crooning singer was so popular in the mid 00s?

I did listen to this album when it was first recommended here but I honestly couldn't tell you if I liked it or not. I think I was torn between really enjoying some songs and not liking some others at all. It's not a bad album, pretty interesting. Kind of sounds like Radiohead and Andrew Bird.

3. It's giving Radiohead vibes. Not bad, but I'd rather just listen to Radiohead..

Boring AF! It sounded like when the paster sings the liturgy at a traditional Lutheran service. Not sure why this is on the 1001 album list. I really didn't need to hear it.

Baroque Pop. I liked it!

I really thought I would have liked this more but it really is not for me. Sounded like a bunch of show tunes and his voice comes across as affected. And the opening track just isn’t it

I only new him by name. The first song is boring. Then it gets better. Actually really good. As if Radiohead made a cabaret record. It could have been shorter. Favorite song: Old Whore's Diet.

I get that he is a bit whiny, but it is good whining

3,5

This is right up somebody's alley. It's not mine. I don't doubt the talent Rufus Wainwright has, but his vocal style doesn't hit my Q-zone in a similar way to Thom Yorke. It took me a few songs to begin to understand most of what he's saying, and by that point I had already gotten off on the wrong foot here. I'm sure the lyrics are deep and meaningful and all that, or at least he makes them sound that way, but it comes off a little whine-y to me. He dips into a bit of a broadway vibe a few times in this album, and maybe in that context I would like it more. Highlight: The Art Teacher Lowlight: Agnus Dei Surprise Hit: Hometown Waltz

The kind of music that could depress one beyond recognition. The voice is actually grating, my god some I have no idea who listens to this or how they even get record deals. 3/10.

"No, I won't be the one Baptized in cum" lmao

I thought this album had a lot of interesting sounds on it, it felt almost like I was watching a performance while I was listening to it.. But I couldn't help but get the feeling this Rufus Wainwright might be a bit pretencious or full of himself lol. I still enjoyed this album as a whole, I loved the intro track 'Agnus Dei' and its probably my favorite track on this thing. I did feel that the later tracks on the album struggled a bit more than the opening half, but overall I enjoyed this piece as a whole. Overall: 2.0/5

Доста дзен

Wasn’t that interesting to me

This Love Affair of an album had me under the Peach Trees gazing upon the Memphis Skyline Waiting for a Dream eating a loaf of bread Crumb By Crumb waiting for a Gay Messiah.

Rating: 7/10 Best songs: The one you love, Old whore’s diet

I love me a good 2000s era chamber pop album. I somehow never got into him like I did several of his contemporaries, but this album is really great. Lots of lush arrangements and beautiful songwriting.

Typical dreamy sounding Rufus Wainwright

Yeah it was alright

I got Wainwright's Want One just two days ago. I described that as overwrought, full of pomposity and ridiculous grandeur. This is similar, but somehow worse. I don't want to be the one baptised in cum. Someone will ask for my head And I'll get down on my knees and give it to him. When your lyrics are this beautiful, I guess it distracts from your voice being as nasal and whiny as that. Jesus H Christ, you mopey little bastard.

enjoyed this one a lot

This wasn't bad. A little Thom York, and a little Elliott Smith. I liked it.

Favorite Tracks: Little Sister The One You Love The Art Teacher Peach Trees

Enjoyed this one, reminded me of Radiohead and Sufjan Stevens mixed together

wow I just loved this

fart smelly but not that bad

Well, here's a pretty weird album. But you know what? I liked it. This is an album that goes in a few interesting directions that come together to form a pretty solid album. The opening track didn't sell me and is probably the worst on the album. Once the other songs started, then it started to reel me in before closing on another somewhat weak note. But the stuff in between those two songs is quite good. The sound was well made. I've seen some reviews on this site claiming that all Rufus does is whine instead of sing. Honestly, I don't get where those people are coming from. I think that the singing is just fine. There's some pretty interesting subjects in the songs, and this album definitely shows the range of the artist. Overall, I thought this album was pretty decent. Although, maybe listening to Want One will make me understand it a bit more. light 4/5.

I appreciated how the tone moves from hectic to somber between songs. Can't really accuse this album of having samey feeling tracks. On the more upbeat tracks, Rufus has this almost impish sense of humor about him.

Rufus s'est ici efforcé de copier Jeff Buckley jusque dans les moindres détails, allant même jusqu'à supplier son père de l'abandonner, bien que celui-ci lui rappelle qu'il a déjà dépassé les 30 ans. Un vrai coup dur.

Excellent album de parodies de Jeff Buckley, les bruits de claquements de portes et de pleurs d'enfants sont en revanche à revoir.

The second installment of Rufus Wainwrights baroque pop efforts. With such a lush red color in the cover (as opposed to the first one's deep blue color), I expected it to be more passionate, more baroque, and perhaps more pompous. Instead it's a less constrained effort, exploring in the territories of rock and folk. The increased emphasis in his vocals are also notable, I have a mixed feeling about it. Overall, it's less enjoyable than the first one. It's a baroque pop album with lots of Radiohead vibes in it. Without the interesting instrumentals of Radiohead though, it can get quite boring. The standouts, "The One You Love" and "Old Whore's Diet" are my personal favorites among the songs from both two albums though.

Borrrrrrrrring.