All Days Are Nights: Songs for Lulu
Rufus Wainwright · 2010
53 min · 13 tracks · indie pop
A haunting blend of classical influences and intimate songwriting that evokes deep emotional resonance.
Why this album works
The album is significant for its exploration of grief and loss, reflecting Wainwright's emotional state during a challenging period. It received critical acclaim, debuting at number 24 on the Billboard 200 and solidifying Wainwright's position as a noteworthy songwriter. The album also showcases his innovative use of Shakespeare's sonnets, influencing contemporary interpretations of classical texts in modern music.
- Best for
- steady emotional progression throughout intimate moments of reflection haunting melodies for solitude
- Context
- Released in 2010, 'All Days Are Nights: Songs for Lulu' is Wainwright's fifth studio album, following the acclaimed 'Release the Stars' from 2007. At this point, he had established himself as a prominent figure in the indie pop scene, known for his theatrical style and lush compositions, while also grappling with personal loss, particularly the death of his mother in 2010.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Miley Cyrus· Demi Lovato· Lady Gaga· Mandy Moore· Kesha· Panic! at the Disco· Taylor Swift· Katy Perry
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Who Are You New York? Standout 3:42
- 2 Sad With What I Have 3:06
- 3 Martha Standout 3:12
- 4 Give Me What I Want and Give It to Me Now! 2:08
- 5 True Loves 3:52
- 6 Sonnet 43 Standout 4:28
- 7 Sonnet 20 2:59
- 8 Sonnet 10 2:56
- 9 The Dream 5:27
- 10 What Would I Ever Do With a Rose? 4:23
- 11 Les feux d'artifice t'appellent 5:57
- 12 Zebulon 5:46
- 13 Les feux d'artifice t'appellent (alternate version) 5:28
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