Folkocracy
Rufus Wainwright · 2023
61 min · 15 tracks · indie pop
A lush tapestry of folk traditions woven with Wainwright's distinctive theatrical flair and emotive vocal delivery.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- intimate storytelling for quiet moments
- lush arrangements for reflective listening
- evocative melodies for nostalgic vibes
- captivating vocal delivery throughout
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 2, 2023, 'Folkocracy' marks Rufus Wainwright's first studio album in over five years, following his acclaimed 'Take All My Loves: 9 Shakespeare Songs'. This album showcases a significant return to his folk roots, interpreting classic songs while reflecting his artistic evolution during a period of personal and global upheaval.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ben Folds· Sufjan Stevens· Regina Spektor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Alone 3:15
- 2 Heading for Home 4:22
- 3 Twelve Thirty (Young Girls Are Coming to the Canyon) 3:42
- 4 Down in the Willow Garden 3:05
- 5 Shenandoah 3:17
- 6 Nacht und Träume 2:41
- 7 Harvest 3:03
- 8 Going to a Town 4:16
- 9 High on a Rocky Ledge 4:25
- 10 Kaulana nā pua 3:37
- 11 Hush Little Baby 3:54
- 12 Black Gold 4:40
- 13 Cotton Eyed Joe 3:15
- 14 Arthur McBride 7:33
- 15 Wild Mountain Thyme 5:48
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