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DVD Louden W. 111,
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This review is from: Grown Man (Audio CD)
Had this DVD years ago but lost it,but found it again thanks to Amazon whilst I don't like the American way of giving your children numbers along with their names Louden has to be the exeption, his mixture of 'funny' and 'bitter sweet' in his music has, in my opinion, no rival, take the song '5 years old' from his One Man Guy DVD, just heart wrenching, or the humour of 'IWIWAL' from Grown Man, in short this guy's music should be compulsory for anyone with a 'heart' or a 'brain'
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Redefines "Great".,
By Blake Watson "===Blake===" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Grown Man (Audio CD)
There are NO bad tracks on this album. Not one. This is a self-assured mixture of polished, varied music which should be required listening, particularly for any bachelors in their mid-40s.The titular "Grown Man" is dating, a practice meant for much younger and less cynical people. His age shows in tracks like the a capella Vegas-lounge-style "The Birthday Present", and the crochety "Cobwebs", while the bluesy "That Hospital" and the beautifully melodic "Dreaming" point out his awareness of (and obsession with?) death. And you might not want to date him. He gets a bit paranoid when left at home to do the "Housework", he'll question your orientation then mock your grammar ("IWIAL"--"I Wish I Was A Lesbian"), he's not really sure if he believes in love ("I Suppose"), and he'll drag out a relationship longer than it ought to go ("The End Has Begun"). Erm, you sure don't want him as a dad ("A Year", "Father-Daughter Dialogue"), except that if you're his daughter and you have a =very= beautiful voice, he might put you on his album. (Martha Wainwright's contributions to this album are guaranteed to melt the listener.) I reiterate: there are no bad tracks here. Even Loudon's sometimes-seemingly-obligatory self-loathing reference to his father in "Just A John" is particularly insightful. Apart from the personal material, there are two "current event" tracks. "1994" is a reggae ode to genetic engineering which asks the pertinent question: If we are just "genetic goop", are we really responsible for =anything= we are or do? "The Human Cannonball" is the obituary for an actual human cannonbal (Emmanuel Zachini, Sr.) set to music. It's one of those classic, simple tunes and simple stories that Loudon puts together that speaks to the human race. And lastly, charmingly, there's his cover of "Treasure Untold", complete with yodelling. As steeped as the album is in LW3's world-weary view of love and relationships, this was an inspired choice for last track, being a straight-forward by-the-books love song. Indispensible. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Man, what a record!,
By Flipper Campbell - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Grown Man (Audio CD)
No offense to the hardy band of Loudon Wainwright III fans, but his creating this stunning album seems about as likely as Herman's Hermits coming up with "Rubber Soul." "Grown Man" offers an emotional rollercoaster ride that pays off at every turn. The many exceptional songs include "Grown Man" (a country hit for someone smart enough to cop it); "Father/Daughter Dialogue" (with real-life daughter Martha getting in her licks); the hilarious "IWIWAL"; and "The End Has Begun." Life's rich pageant, from a man who has been there.
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I shall say it ten times ...,
By Ausborn - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Grown Man (Audio CD)
I have purchased, yes paid for, ten of Loudon's CD's. Went to his concert in Brisbane and loved the fact that live or recorded, he sounds the same. I guess I'm a true blue fan, so what else is there to say ?
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