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  • Audio CD (7 Mar 2005)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Polydor
  • ASIN: B0007TURAW
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 7,132 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Listen10. Waiting For A Dream 4:14£0.89
Listen11. Crumb by Crumb 4:11£0.89
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Listen13. Coeur De Parisienne - Reprise d'Arletty 2:46£0.89
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Amazon.co.uk Review

A wild card songwriter with a familial pedigree and an ever-expanding cult retinue, the raffish but assiduous Rufus Wainwright--outré, gay and sage--is not one to shy away from invigorating his songs with a lurid theatrical honesty. Want Two perhaps reflects Wainwright's revised priorities since stepping back from the recreational medication precipice. Opening number "Agnus Die"--a medieval Catholic liturgy given an eastern flavour and performed with Hungarian instruments--seeks spiritual laundering and clemency but this virtue is offset by the implied vice and self-loathing of grand finale "Old Whore's Diet", a brilliantly irrational sprawl of skewed genius taking in Latin-American grooves and a doomy operatic Radiohead-esque requiem. Between these polar extremes lies Wainwright's eye for improbable observational finesse. Few others could express the first lovestruck flush of teenage infatuation with such deliberate inarticulacy ("Art Teacher") or envisage the coming of a "Gay Messiah" dripping in testicular fluid. He's evidently an attention-craving naughty boy with a love of Serge Gainsbourg, Elvis Costello and harpsichords but on Want Two Rufus Wainwright makes sex, drugs, politics--and yes, belated redemption--sound positively velvety. --Kevin Maidment

BBC Review

Never let it be said that you can't judge a CD by its cover. As a follow up and companion piece to last year's Want One, Want Two again presents us with another juicy vision of pre-Raphaelite, Arthurian fantasy reflecting the multi-faceted joys within. But whereas One's cover featured Wainwright as handsome young knight in full armour, Two has him decked out as an Ophelia-esque maiden; all Waterhousian damsel in distress. Thus, while One featured shinier, more operatic pop splendours, Two is more intimate, introspective, tentative and feminine (''The Art Teacher'' even goes as far as being sung from the viewpoint of a middle-aged woman reflecting on lost love). What is certain is that Want Two should finally put this songwriting prodigy firmly on the map.

This album still contains the lush harmonies, sophisticated arrangements and witty observations that have put Rufus' star in the ascendant. Folk, sacred medieval music,show tunes, waltzes and jazzy shuffles are mixed together with a Nilsson-like ease, while his voice balances delicately between louche, 'I'm so wasted', laissez-faire and chanson intensity. He emotes effortlessly with a camp detachment that is still fiercely brave in its gay subtext. ''Gay Messiah'' is a fine example of his tongue-in-cheek ability to mix the sacred and profane, heralding a Republican-baiting prophet '...reborn from 1970s porn, wearing tube socks with style, and such an innocent smile'.

What he is best at though is chronicling the heart's excesses. Wainwright presents this album as the culmination of his youthful experiences. It's a flowering of his talent into a more mature tool - confident with subjects as diverse as the restraints of growing up in Montreal (''Hometown Waltz''), ribald double-entendre (''Old Whore's Diet''), sibling rivalry (''Little Sister'') or a moving tribute to fellow celebrity offspring, Jeff Buckley (''Memphis Skyline'').

The latter candidly details a friendship with Buckley which initially started with professional jealousy. The truth is that of all the second generation wannabes, apart from the sadly-departed Buckley, Rufus is the one who needs absolutely no such lazy contextualisation. Want Two - wrapped in a melodic package so rich and varied as to make one giddy- will make sure that his name stands alone. Welcome to the world of Rufus the First... --Chris Jones

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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Shh - Ear Addiction 30 July 2005
Format:Audio CD
The first time I heard Rufus - I thought - OK, well that was interesting, a bit overblown, a bit rich, but worth listening to again. The second time, I was entranced, the third and I was addicted - I bought every record, saw him live, became devoted to his music, was affected by his music in a way that perhaps only Pink Floyd has ever managed before.

Rufus writes complicated emotional music with many layers and drawing on his own intense personal experiences. It takes time and effort on the part of the listener to engage. He draws on a very wide range of influences and styles and makes each his own. He makes no compromises

Be warned, he will steal your soul.

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'Want Two' is the amazing follow-up to 'Want One'. It is a darker CD than 'Want One' & upon first listening to it, it didn't seem as 'catchy' or 'radio friendly' (although not as in the mainstream pop sense) as it's predecessor. However, after playing it constantly, I absolutely love it! Each track is so beautiful in its own way & again, so lyrically profound, musically rich & textured, boasting Rufus' genius & perception of the world. His operetta/chamber/classical style playing/arranging are truly hypnotic; married with Wainwright's voice, this is a truly stunning work which sets it apart from any of today's singer/songwriters. Prepare to be amazed.
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Glorious 7 Jun 2005
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If you want an introduction to Rufus Wainwright, try 'Poses' or the majestic 'Want One'. Approach 'Want Two' as a fan and you will get the most out of it.

It is a decidedly darker offering than 'Want One': the lavish orchestration and fantastic zest for life has been traded for less immediate gems that creep in on you quietly and then hammer around your head for weeks afterwards. 'Gay Messiah', 'The Art Teacher' and 'Waiting For A Dream' are examples of this man's unique songwriting ability - his lyrics are sharp, intelligent and affecting. 'Memphis Skyline' never fails to touch me and once you've seen him perform 'Agnus Dei' live: you will be both haunted and mesmerised by his presence and his voice.

I heartily recommend this album to anyone who prefers their music to be unique, thoughtful and intelligent.

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Not his best, but still wonderful from Rufus
The story goes that Rufus had such an inspirational writing period that he wrote enough material for not one, but two new albums, hence Want One quickly followed by Want Two. Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2010 by Mr. Simon E. Grant
want two is a beautiful musical patchwork
I love the beautiful first track which when you to at first solds odd with its scratchy intruments which progress into fantastic this far eastern influence which a latin... Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2009 by Ms. A. N. Akuffo
Flamboyant Rufus
The first time I listened to this I heard violins scratching and thought, what is this? However I persevered and am so glad I did. Read more
Published on 23 Sep 2008 by Em
That Voice...
Hard as teak, soft as cotton, sinuous as corded muscle...to me, Rufus Wainwright's voice is a thing of beauty. Yet, on other days I think it sounds whiney, nasal and annoying. Read more
Published on 14 May 2007 by customer
Rufus rumpus
I'm still a little undecided about RW. There's no questioning the care he gives each song. The arrangements are classy even when it's just him and piano on the French language... Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2007 by D. J. H. Thorn
A unique curiousity
Well, either "Mr Mongolian Bretsttew" has a sense of humour that only HE understands (note: he admittedly has many enemies) or he's 'many sandwiches short of a picnic'. Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2006 by Carey Marks
Great Album
Quite amused by the Kool and the Gang fan's review. Maybe his friends should have looked at his cd collection before recommending Rufus. Read more
Published on 3 Dec 2006 by Gordon
Kool & The Gang indeed!
The previous review is SO wrong in All ways. This is an incredible piece of music that expands the mind and moves the soul. Read more
Published on 17 Aug 2006 by Spider
Rufus Wainwrong!
Like Elton John but rubbish. Overblown, twee,unengaging and downright insipid.Some songs work initially but soon grow tiresome. Read more
Published on 2 Aug 2006 by Brett L. Stewart
want two
here is a prime example of a fantastic musician and song writer ignored by the "pop focused" media.
more original and beautiful than james blunt but given no media... Read more
Published on 18 July 2005 by "jusmarmax"
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