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Folk music is supposed to be the sound of people describing their own lives and communities, but how many of the countless folk singers from the suburbs sing about private schools and country club dances? Loudon Wainwright III does. Country clubs are too easy a target for anger, so on this live album, Wainwright pokes fun at the absurd customs of "Westchester County" where he grew up. He's a very funny guy, and the album's 19 songs (not to mention the between-song patter) wring new laughs out of such well worn subjects as Christmas, swimming pools, Elvis Presley, and sex. Wainwright isn't much of a singer, and he's less of a guitarist, but he's a clever wordsmith with a real knack for pushing the inherent absurdity of common situations out into the open. Career Moves is divided between unaccompanied songs and those performed with fiddler/mandolinist David Mansfield and banjoist Chaim Tannenbaum. Six of the songs have never been released on an album; the other 13 are drawn from all phases of a 25-year career. All in all, the album makes a good introduction to Wainwright for newcomers and a fine summary for old fans. --Geoffrey Himes
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The greatest live album ever?,
This review is from: Career Moves (Audio CD)
This album marked my introduction to Loudon Wainwright and what an introduction. I first came across the album by accident in a bargain bucket in Our Price and was just bowled over by the album; time has not diminished that opinion. It is akin to having front row seats at a dream Loudon concert with a heady mix of beautiful and poignant songs and self-deprecating humorous numbers, all held together with some wonderful audience interaction. Just fantastic.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Laugh, cry, cringe and admire!,
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This review is from: Career Moves (Audio CD)
First saw Loudon Wainwright III on the Whistle Terst in 1986 when he sang 'Hard Day on the Planet'. I was 17 at the time and a thrash metal fan but I was so hooked by this performer and his lyrics that I bought the tape of @More Love Songs'. From that moment I have tracked down everythin he has done and have an appreciation of his performing life although in Father Daughter Dialogue he suggests that this persona is just for his audience. This CD is a great introduction to Loudon and some standout tracks are: 'Thanksgiving', They've spelled my name wrong again and 'April Fool's Day Morn. Touchingly beautiful one moment then car crash honesty the next...a must have for anybody's collection.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
almost as good as being there!,
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This review is from: Career Moves (Audio CD)
Loudon Wainwright has the ability to make you laugh out loud one minute and want to cry the next. He writes songs with a unique blend of humour and pathos, and this live album is totally engaging from start to finish. Almost as good as actually being at one of his gigs, and a great starting point for listeners who are hearing him for the first time. 'The Acid Song' is a highlight as he doesn't perform it live often. Buy it now!!
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