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Album Savings: £2.09 compared to buying all songs
- Original Release Date: 14 May 2007
- Format - Music: MP3
- Compatible with MP3 Players (including with iPod®), iTunes, Windows Media Player
- Also available in CD Format
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| Song Title | Time | Price | |||
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| Play | 1. Do I Disappoint You | 4:39 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 2. Going To A Town | 4:04 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 3. Tiergarten | 3:24 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 4. Nobody's Off The Hook | 4:25 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 5. Between My Legs | 4:24 | £0.59 | ||
| Play | 6. Rules and Regulations | 4:01 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 7. Not Ready To Love | 5:51 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 8. Slideshow | 6:18 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 9. Tulsa | 2:18 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 10. Leaving For Paris No. 2 | 4:52 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 11. Sanssouci | 5:15 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 12. Release The Stars | 5:20 | £0.89 |
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
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!
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!
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
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.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
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!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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 on 31 Dec 2009 by Mr. D. J. Smith
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 on 2 July 2009 by Susannah
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 on 10 April 2009 by C. E. Foster
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... Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2009 by Ms. A. N. Akuffo
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 . Track after track of self indulgent meowing. Read more
Published on 4 Nov 2008 by avid fan
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
"More is More" rather than "Less" shall be his epitaph. Read more
Published on 22 April 2008 by The Wolf
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
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
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
Four Star Release!
This has probably been my most eagerly awaited album this year so far (with the possible exception of Arcade Fire) and anyone who owns Poses, Want One and Want Two will know why. Read more
Published on 23 Sep 2007 by A. Sweeney
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