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Martha Wainwright [Special Edition]

Martha Wainwright | Format: Audio CD
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Singer-songwriters are meant to trade in whimsical pleasures, in the soft strums of a guitar, in worlds so delicate and small they could shatter at a single touch. Martha Wainwright doesn't trade alongside them. Back with a second record that's both tender and tough, beautiful and brutal, and simmering with invention and confidence, Martha forgot to read the rulebook. Either that, or ... Read more in Amazon's Martha Wainwright Store

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  • Audio CD (14 Nov 2005)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Special Edition
  • Label: Drowned in Sound
  • ASIN: B000BJ7CME
  • Other Editions: Audio CD
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 43,010 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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With her debut album appearing at the age of 28, Martha Wainwright has lived in a musical world since she was born. She posses a voice with timbres similar to her brother, Rufus, and to her mother and aunt, Kate & Anna McGarrigle. She also has a way of stretching syllables out for reasons at once musical and textual, very much like her father, Loudon Wainwright, from whom she's also inherited a bold autobiographical stance, albeit couched in her own particular poetics. A bracing confidence informs these thirteen songs, from the bright shiny pop of "G.P.T." and "The Maker" (with the unmistakable voice of Rufus on backup vocals) to the fragile balladry of "Whither Must I Wander." Martha Wainwright continues the family tradition of audacious debuts. -- David Greenberger

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This latest edition features three new tracks including a debut with her brother Rufus.

Martha Wainwright comes from a family that some would call "musical royalty." She is the daughter of Kate McGarrigle and Loudon Wainwright III, and sister of Rufus Wainwright, yet she writes and sings with a style completely her own. After several tours as opener and band-mate for Rufus Wainwright, and appearances on albums by Rufus, the McGarrigles, Gordon Gano (Violent Femmes) and Linda Thompson, Martha made her own bold statement with the release of her EP BMFA earlier this year. The EP garnered rave reviews: The London Times called it a "tour de force" while The New York Times named it "a gorgeous teaser" to her forthcoming full-length debut. The release of that self-titled debut album takes things to a whole new level. An album of contrasts, Martha Wainwright features tracks filled with raw, fiery, passionate energy alongside unforgettable, hauntingly beautiful ballads.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Enchanting stuff! 5 April 2005
By Michael Mouse
Format:Audio CD
I was intrigued to see how Martha would enter the music scene - after her brother's fantastic previous albums. The pressure of expectation and comparison must have been enormous.
Judging by the album, if she's nervous about being such pressure, it doesn't show in the slightest.

Comparisons are mixed - on one hand they couldn't sound any more different if they tried. Martha's folk sensibilities and Rufus's flamboyant arrangements are miles apart. However, both have a fantastic grasp of writing deep and meaningful lyrics without cliche and create interesting and original music - they are both on top of their games. Tales of acceptance, love, death, loss, inadequacies - wonderful stuff if you like that type of stuff (and I DO!!!).

The arrangements and key changes sound really fresh on this album - and it sounds natural and not done to be clever. Martha's voice is also quite distinctive (it has a soft raspy quality), and fits the predominantly folk style of music perfectly.

'Bl**dy Mother Fu**ing A**hole' is reported to be about her relationship with her dad - and it's a stunning spitting rant which is certainly one of the albums highlights, and one of the best "F**k you" songs I've ever heard.

'Whither I Must Wander' is a beautiful traditional folk song, and really shows off a softer, purer sound in Martha's voice.

Other personal highlights are 'TV Show', 'Far Away', 'This Life' and 'These Flowers' - but the whole album is truly wonderful.

An incredible disarming debut, and I can't wait to hear more from her.

Enjoy!

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely the best cd on earth! 6 Dec 2005
By The Pash
Format:Audio CD
I absolutely adore this album. It's a difficult one to pigeon hole but its influences being a mixture of contemporary blues, country, folk, and jazz are very clear but in a very individual and unique package. Quite different from her brother's, father's, mother's and aunt's music, having created something completely of her own in every way. It's great and I think that most people would struggle to dislike it. It's not the happiest album in the world, but a very colourful and rich one nonetheless.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Martha Wainwright - an amazing talent 15 April 2005
By P B Wilkinson
Format:Audio CD
This album is phenomenal. I was laying flowers at her alter after the second play. She has a raw energy and seduction to her voice that puts her in a different stratosphere to other singer/songwriters. Unlike her brother, Rufus, who tends a little towards twee theatricality, she is powerful and demands attention. She is absolutely sure to shine and potentially to outshine her brother. Awesome.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Quite simply the best female solo artist
This album is in my opinion the greatest album by a female solo artist of all time...sitting alongside Blue by Joni Mitchell.

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Published 5 months ago by Uncle Albert
5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant singer songwriter, overshadowed by Mum, Dad & brother...
An excellent artiste and a recent discovery for me, can't recommend too highly she doesn't get the exposure the rest of her family receives but brilliant nonetheless, hasn't... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Elle et belle
5.0 out of 5 stars enjoyable jazz/folk
I saw on TV Martha Wainwright's amazing Paris concert where she brilliantly covered Edith Piaf songs , and immediately bought this. Read more
Published 10 months ago by markr
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
Excellent debut, some very clever songwriting as well. I can highly recoomend this cd to anyone that likes a little more than the trash on radio 1.
Published 18 months ago by Mr. C. J. Waldron
5.0 out of 5 stars Martha Wainwright
I love this cd. A friend recommended it and what a good recommendation it was. I love her brother Rufus, but now I'm really 'into' Martha too.
Published 23 months ago by LancslassK
4.0 out of 5 stars Truth And Beauty
It's been out for a while, but this is still one of my favourite listens so I'm taking the time, belatedly, to review it. Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2010 by Mad Dog Mike
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Outstanding
It was hearing Martha's voice on 'Set the fire ..' from Snow Patrol's 'Eyes Open' CD which persuaded me to buy this. And I'm very glad I did. Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2009 by N. Gosney
4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not quite great
I quite like this album, and *love* the track 'These Flowers' which is absolutely sublime. The rest, for me, is a mixed bag, and leaves me feling somewhat dissatisfied. Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2009 by Dog in a Flat Cap
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