Folkocracy
Rufus Wainwright · 2023
61 min · 15 tracks · indie pop
A lush tapestry of folk traditions woven with Wainwright's theatrical vocal flair and introspective songwriting.
Top tracks — play these first
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Going to a Town — This track stands out for its poignant lyrics and emotional delivery, capturing Wainwright’s ability to infuse personal narrative into a broader social commentary.
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Harvest — With its haunting melodies and lush instrumentation, this song encapsulates the album's exploration of loss and nostalgia through a folk lens.
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Wild Mountain Thyme — This rendition showcases Wainwright's vocal prowess while maintaining the song's traditional essence, highlighting his skill in bridging old and new musical worlds.
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
- seeking fast-paced instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks over cohesion
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Ambitious tribute to folk traditions, reimagining songs may polarize listeners.
- Themes
- nostalgic folk revival· social commentary· traditional melodies
- Career context
- By the release of Folkocracy in June 2023, Rufus Wainwright had already established himself as a prominent figure in indie pop, known for his distinct style. This album follows his 2019 release, Unfollow the Rules, marking a return to his roots with a focus on folk interpretations, as he explores classic songs from various eras.
- 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
What to play next
Unfollow the Rules
2020
Continues the introspective songwriting with a modern twist.
Out of the Game
2012
Sets a playful tone that leads into the more mature themes of Folkocracy.
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