Poses by Rufus Wainwright

Pros: funny, sad, theatrical, witty, tragic, sentimental, poetic... need I go on?
Cons: You can only listen to it for the first time once.

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Pros: Amazing lyrics, songs, arrangements, and overall feel...
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The son of folk singers, Rufus Wainwright made a splash with his richly evocative self-titled debut in 1998. A neatly entertaining blend of chamber, cabaret, tin-pan, and pop the music instantly marked Wainwright as a unique young talent. But as with ...

Pros: Everything. Seeing all sorts of different sides of Rufus, fantastic lyrics and music, etc.
Cons: The hard to read liner notes. Beyond that, nothing.

Last month I fell head over heels in love with Rufus' self titled debut album, then even more madly with "Want One". I was very skeptical about Poses because I had only heard "Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk" and "California" off of it. I didn't ...

Pros: Depth of production and melodic complexity. Witty lyrics.
Cons: Takes a number of listens to fully absorb.

When I first heard that singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright’s sophomore album “Poses” was mostly produced by Pierre Marchand, I was concerned. Having been familiar with Marchand’s production work through his collaborations with Sarah ...

Pros: Some very strong tracks give a feel for what Rufus is capable of
Cons: Rufus had yet to reach his full potential

I'll preface this review by saying that I'm writing it Post-"Want." When I initially heard "Poses," I thought it was so incredible that Rufus Wainwright couldn't ever outdo it. And it's true that this is an incredible album. But I was wrong about one ...

Pros: Gorgeous voice, great lyrics. Rufus knows how to build mood
Cons: Uneven at times

Cigarettes and chocolate milk, these are just a couple of my cravings. Everything it seems I like's a little bit stronger a little bit thicker, a little bit harmful for me if I should buy jellybeans have to eat them all in just one sitting... ...

Pros: Dreamy, playful vingettes.
Cons: It won't exactly blow your mind.

Pros: Many unmatched, brilliant songs; very moving performance.
Cons: Some unsuccessful songs; cryptic lyrics; over-orchestration; beginning of nasal, slurred singing affectation.

Rufus Wainwright's first, and award-winning, CD (1998), differs markedly from this one. With the passion, wonderful romantic gay content (and it's so great to see a relaxed gay pop artist for a change), literate, poetic text, and musical originality ...

Pros: Gifted Musician, Great Vocals, Inspired Lyrics
Cons: None

I've owned Poses, the sophomore effort by Rufus Wainwright for several years now. During this period of time, I have given it many a listen and I haven't gotten tired of popping it into the player and letting it work its magic yet. Right off ...

Pros: Fabulous voice, great lyrics, wit, heart and charm...
Cons: none

If you don't know who Rufus Wainwright is that is okay. I didn't either. Not until June of this year anyway, when I fell in love with a movie. I know that sounds strange, but bear with me, it will all make sense in the end.

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Pros: gayness with aplomb, several excellent songs and some very good ones, Jon Brion as producer
Cons: songwriting can feel slightly uneven

This record has definitely been sitting at the top of my most-listened-to stack since it came out, and for good reason. Rufus has a way of turning a phrase (he's wickedly clever, if cleverness is an important quality to you, gentle reader), and even more...

Pros: Sounds like absolutely nothing else out there
Cons: The original release didn't have the excellent "Across The Universe" cover

Outside of Tenacious D's debut album, Poses is my #1 pick for albums released in 2001. Poses is actually Rufus Wainwright's second album, a follow up to his self-titled debut in 1998, which I haven't actually gotten to hear yet. This CD...

Pros: Unusually inspired, and sometimes inspirationally unusual, pop.
Cons: Wanders the stylistic map--might make you queasy.

If this were the 1950's, Rufus Wainwright would be living in the Brill Building, cranking out pop songs for girl groups. Well, on second thought, he might be on Broadway, penning ditties for the stage. He might even find work in Nasheville, laying down...

Pros: These two Cuts: Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk; California.
Cons: Music sounds a little too broadway at times.

Almost every person that comes into contact with me, once I have told them that I love Radiohead usually asks, "So you like music like Rufus Wainwright?" At that I would lie and say "yes" not really knowing what Wainwright sounded like, wondering if he...

Pros: Rufus' voice is enough to break your heart
Cons: It doesn't quite live up to the first one

Rufus Wainwright’s first album, which came out back in 1998, wasn’t so much of a debut as a full assault on irony and cynicism. Painfully romantic, the drama of Wainwright’s songs was only matched by the pomp and passion of his incredible voice. The...