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Release the Stars

~ Rufus Wainwright
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  • Audio CD (14 May 2007)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Universal
  • ASIN: B000OYCTHY
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
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Listen  9. Tulsa 2:18£0.69
Listen10. Leaving For Paris No. 2 4:51£0.89
Listen11. Sanssouci 5:15£0.89
Listen12. Release The Stars 5:50£0.89
Listen13. Do I Disappoint You (Instrumental) 4:38£0.69

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Recorded in Berlin and executive produced by the Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant, Rufus Wainwright's fifth album offers an ounce of restraint from the man that dressed up as Sir Lancelot's crossed girlfriend Lady Shallott on the cover of his last. Well, not really. Having fallen in love and curbed his self-destructive streak, the New York-born singer-songwriter has certainly sharpened his wit on Release the Stars but the songs remain as ornate and over-the-top as ever, drawing as much inspiration from opera and the musical theater as the desire to purge personal demons. So while Wainwright spends considerable time here pondering the state of the world ("Going to a Town") and his own battles with drug and sexual addiction ("Sanssouci"), every note is punctuated by a choir, orchestral swell, or big burst of brass. It wouldn't be Rufus with anything less. --Aidin Vaziri

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The fifth full length album from the prolific Canadian-American singer-songwriter is the follow up to 2004's criticallyacclaimed 'Want Two'. Executively produced by Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant, 'Release The Stars' sees Wainwright strivingto mature as a composer and performer, yet the album still retains his trademark musical mixture of unsurpassed grandeur and haunting simplicity. Features guest appearances from Richard Thompson, Joan As Policewoman and Sian Phillips.

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It took me a few listens, but now I love it as much as Want 1&2, 20 Jun 2007
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On first listen I felt disappointed with this album but now I love it. There is only one weak track (track 4) in my opinion, the others are either instantly brilliant or need a bit of careful listening. The lyrics are clever and revealing as ever and the songs range from full ochestration to Rufus and a piano. I particularly like the recorder at the end of Rules and Regulations and the little theme from Sanssouci that gets inside your head. You just never know what to expect with RW - Slideshow starts off as a bit of a gloomy lovesong and turns into a meglomaniac's call to be "prominently featured in your next slideshow". Witty, fun and beautiful to listen to.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Mature but accessible, 20 May 2007
I can understand why Release The Stars has disappointed *some* of Rufus Wainwright's fans. But I suspect they may be resentful that he has tried to produce a more popular style of music. With admittedly only a week's acquaitance, I have enjoyed this album more than any of the first four.

His last studio album, 'Want Two', was a niche record for a loyal audience. But I think Rufus had reached a limit for that particular type of music. It was difficult to tap into as a new listener, and wasn't a record for all occasions (Rufus himself said that it should never be played at dinner parties: "I think it would make everybody regurgitate blood and then turn into werewolves."). Release The Stars feels like it enjoyed an easier birth, and the music is more enjoyable for it. My personal favourites are 'Do I Disappoint You', 'Going To A Town', 'Tiergarten', 'Rules and Regulations', and 'Sanssouci'. 'Slideshow' and 'Tulsa' have wonderful back stories and lyrics to match. In fact, it is a very consistent album.

In years to come, I think this will be regarded as a more complete piece of work than his previous efforts. It feels imbued with a stronger sense of melody, restraint and care. It is therefore more advanced, but also more accessible to fans and newcomers. For that, it should be highly applauded. Start or continue your Rufus fan-ship here!
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Rufus does it again!!, 17 May 2007
I am a huge Rufus fan & this album is equally as great as his previous four....lush string arrangements (being a classical violinist I am really impressed & moved by these gorgeous sounds!), beautiful soaring flute & harp....orchestral & full sounds. His lyrics are poignant & heartfelt as ever. All of the songs are real gems. I really love Tiergarten but every song is really amazing!! This CD has been on repeat since I bought it only yesterday & I just can't get enough!! With each play, you hear something else underneath all the layers of beauty. Buy this now, you won't regret it!!
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3.0 out of 5 stars release the second generation wainwright
I am a great admirer of this guys Mum and Dad - particularly his Mother and Aunt -the wonderful mcgarigle sisters. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. D. J. Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars A Brilliant Album....Rufus is a genius for our time!
I fell in love with Rufus Wainwright's music irrevocably listening to this, my first of Rufus' albums. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Susannah

4.0 out of 5 stars Probably buy this album
Having been introduced to Rufus Wainwright by 'Want Two,' I was initially intrigued and relieved by this album's similarly dense composition, and occasionally dischordant... Read more
Published 10 months ago by C. E. Foster

3.0 out of 5 stars pretty good,whats next for rufus?
Its not bad i originally came know rufus music through hearing track 2 going to town and loved it,i discovered it at the liberary and each track grew on me,especially tiergarten... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Ms. A. N. Akuffo

3.0 out of 5 stars Overly Complex
I'm a big fan of Wainwright's work, and I've seen him in concert three times. However, this album doesn't match his previous work. Read more
Published 13 months ago by RJS

1.0 out of 5 stars I so much wanted to like this
I so much wanted to like this CD. I have listened to it several times,and tried to get something positive out of it. I have failed . Read more
Published 15 months ago by avid fan

5.0 out of 5 stars 21st Century Renaissance Man
Restraint is a quality not easily ascribable to Mr.Wainwright.

"More is More" rather than "Less" shall be his epitaph. Read more
Published 21 months ago by The Wolf

5.0 out of 5 stars Does anyone know when Rufus will be touring the UK again?
I first time heard Rufus Wainwright was at the end of Brokeback Mountain, where they play "The Maker Makes". Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2007 by Angelfish

5.0 out of 5 stars Five out of Five
Can't believe some of the reviews here. I've been a fan of Rufus since Poses and this CD is every bit as good as his previous 4. Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2007 by Mr. M. J. Morris

5.0 out of 5 stars a unique talent
This was the first RW album I bought and was soon followed by his others. If you're reading this in an undecided mood, I would say that it is impossible to pigeonhole Rufus BUT,... Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2007 by Jack Henderson

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