Rufus Wainwright by Rufus Wainwright

Pros: Incredible recordings and arrangements...
Cons: Probably a bit too dark and theatrical...

Even without his notable musical pedigree, Rufus Wainwright would still be a very deserving recording artist. There is no use in questioning natural talent. His brand of music is what is often referred to as “chamber pop.” Simply put, ...

Pros: Unique, loveable, classy music, charming voice
Cons: His voice is a either a love it or hate it sort of thing.

Rock Royalty, the offspring of rock legends that is, have found their last names to be either a curse or a blessing or bit of both. Some are haunted by it, like Julian Lennon and Jeff Buckley. Some don’t really care, like Stella McCartney and Jade ...

Pros: Its very existence.
Cons: That there isn’t more of it immediately available.

I suppose I’ll go through this album song by song, as each deserves some independent description. But you see, they’re each a stand-alone gem, and yet they form a pretty flawless album in its entirety. I have to suppose that having parents like Loudon...

Pros: Tracks 1-12. Wait, that's all of 'em!
Cons: Rufus who?

Boy, have I been looking for an excuse to return to my childhood. I've been longing to relive that dreamy, all-consuming state of euphoria, when enchanted castles and magnificent, soaring unicorns were not only non-fiction, but tangible. When I...

Pros: Brilliant, Sparkling, Astonishingly Accomplished
Cons: You don't own it yet.

Contrary to his father's amusing lyrical double-entendre, Rufus, as it turns out, is distinctly not a "tit man."

For those not familiar with folk-artist Loudon Wainwright's irrepressible song, the birth of Rufus prompted Wainwright's...

Pros: Original, creative music with a heart
Cons: None

When I think of what constitutes pop these days, airheaded barbie-doll music of the Spears and Aguilera type, I want to puke at the injustice that these KIDS are popular when original, solid, creative music is kept hidden from the world. I refer, of...

Pros: Timeless, flawless
Cons: How can he ever top it?

The best thing I can say about this album is that it's haunted - by ancient folk tunes, mid-century popular music, and Seventies singer-songwriters. The sound is as timeless as that of The Band in its prime, even Bob Dylan and The Band's "The...

Pros: rich music, nice voice, good lyrics
Cons: some songs drag on too long

The first song on this cd sold me immediately. I knew I was in for something completely different. A voice, quivering and not so confident, yet strong in that way, confesses "I don't want to hold you and feel so helpless, I don't wanna smell you and...

Pros: Jazzy, great lyrics
Cons: Lack of gay theme

When I first looked at the cd cover in Best Buy, I thought the cd would be full of whiny gay protest songs and psuedo-dance bubble gum. If you didn't know, Rufus Wainwright is gay. Well, I finally broke down and bought the cd anyway. I figured that...

Pros: Original, some great tunes
Cons: Voice may be an acquired taste

With a voice teetering on the fragile edge of annoying, Rufus Wainwright belts out lovelorn and lovely songs on his debut. Anyone in love would feel their throat get tight and their chest ache upon listening to Baby..."nothing so bright / nothing...

Pros: Wonderful songs, beautiful arrangements
Cons: None really

Rufus Wainwright's debut album harkens back to pop songwriters of an older day like old Billy Joel, Elvis Costello, Burt Bacharach, or even Cole Porter. Each song on the album is a well-crafted bubble of resplendent orchestral piano beauty. His vocals...

Pros: Everything
Cons: nothing, just get used to the voice

This CD must be of the most original CDs I've heard for a long time. I came across Rufus Wainwright's name via a friend who invited to dinner and played The McGarrigle Hour CD, and after listening to Rufus' performance of Goodnight Sweetheart, I knew I...

Pros: fresh sound, well-written lyrics & music
Cons: do not expect a Louden Jr. type of CD

Rufus Wainwrights vocals, lyrics and instrumentals draw you in from the first moment you hear him. But listening closely to the nuances of the CD or seeing him in concert will truly set him apart from the rest. His voice comes from the gut and his lyrics...

Pros: intelligent lyrics, beautiful music, and he's Canadian!
Cons: cons? rufus waignwright? well, i guess that i'll never be able to make love to him!

Rufus Waignwright's self-titled album is a musical magical mystery tour, taking listeners on a wild ride. Wainwright, whose parents are also musicians, is a unique talent, in voice and attitude. His songs are not "pop-catchy" -- if you're...

Pros: Up and comer with an interesting slant
Cons: Not for everyone

Despite his father's claims to the contrary, Rufus is definitely not a "t i t" man. But he does have merit as an artist, not just an artist who is gay, sparking a modicum of popularity with his neo-lounge act translating to CD in a rather...