Who is House of Rufus for?

House of Rufus works well if you're into dynamic journey with varied peaks, sweeping melodies for reflective moments and poignant storytelling in quiet spaces.

How many songs are on House of Rufus?

House of Rufus has 337 tracks, running approximately 1059 minutes.

House of Rufus

Rufus Wainwright · 2011

1059 min · 337 tracks · indie pop

A sweeping collection of stylistic diversity showcasing Wainwright's lush melodies and poignant storytelling.

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Why this album works

'House of Rufus' is significant not only for its comprehensive collection of Wainwright's music but also for its critical reception, with praise from outlets like NPR and Pitchfork highlighting his distinctive blend of pop and classical influences. The compilation underscores his status within the indie music scene, cementing his influence on subsequent artists and songwriters.

Best for: dynamic journey with varied peaks sweeping melodies for reflective moments poignant storytelling in quiet spaces
Context: By the release of 'House of Rufus' in 2011, Rufus Wainwright was established as a prominent figure in indie pop, following his 2007 album 'Release the Stars.' This box set serves as a retrospective compilation, celebrating his first decade of work while also setting the stage for his future artistic endeavors.
Stylistic neighbors: Miley Cyrus· Demi Lovato· Lady Gaga· Mandy Moore· Kesha· Panic! at the Disco· Taylor Swift· Katy Perry

Tracklist

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Disc 1

1 Foolish Love 5:47
2 Danny Boy 6:12
3 April Fools 5:01
4 In My Arms 4:09
5 Millbrook 2:12
6 Baby 5:13
7 Beauty Mark 2:15
8 Barcelona 6:54
9 Matinee Idol 3:08
10 Damned Ladies 4:07
11 Sally Ann 5:02
12 Imaginary Love 3:32
13 Heartburn (from the McGarrigle Hour) 2:30
14 Goodnight Sweetheart (from the McGarrigle Hour) 2:12

Disc 2

1 Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk Standout 4:44
2 Greek Song 3:56
3 Poses 5:03
4 Shadows 5:35
5 California 3:32
6 The Tower of Learning 4:47
7 Grey Gardens Standout 3:08
8 Rebel Prince 3:45
9 The Consort 4:26
10 One Man Guy 3:32
11 Evil Angel 4:44
12 In a Graveyard 2:22
13 Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk (reprise) 4:02
14 Greek Song (KCRW session 5/6/01) 4:18
15 California (KCRW session 5/6/01) 3:24
16 Grey Gardens (KCRW session 5/6/01) 5:01

Disc 3

1 Oh What a World 4:23
2 I Don’t Know What It Is 4:51
3 Vicious World 2:50
4 Movies of Myself 4:31
5 Pretty Things 2:38
6 Go or Go Ahead 6:38
7 Vibrate 2:43
8 14th Street 4:44
9 Natasha 3:28
10 Harvester of Hearts 3:35
11 Beautiful Child 4:15
12 Want 5:11
13 11:11 4:27
14 Dinner at Eight 4:31
15 Es muß sein 2:21
16 Velvet Curtain Rag 2:34
17 What You Got 3:30
18 11:11 (studio demo) 4:28

Disc 4

1 Agnus Dei 5:45
2 The One You Love 3:44
3 Peach Trees 5:59
4 Little Sister 3:22
5 The Art Teacher 3:51
6 Hometown Waltz 2:33
7 This Love Affair 3:13
8 Gay Messiah 3:14
9 Memphis Skyline 4:51
10 Waiting for a Dream 4:14
11 Crumb by Crumb 4:13
12 Old Whore’s Diet 9:09
13 Cœur de Parisienne (reprise d’Arletty) 2:46
14 Quand vous mourrez de nos amours 3:26
15 Southern Soul 3:07
16 Gay Messiah (studio demo) 3:45

Disc 5

1 Do I Disappoint You 4:38
2 Going to a Town Standout 4:06
3 Tiergarten 3:26
4 Nobody’s Off the Hook 4:25
5 Between My Legs 4:24
6 Rules and Regulations 4:01
7 Not Ready to Love 5:51
8 Slideshow 6:19
9 Tulsa 2:18
10 Leaving for Paris No. 2 4:50
11 Sanssouci 5:15
12 Release the Stars 5:48
13 Do I Disappoint You (instrumental) 4:42
14 Low Grade Happiness 5:30
15 Going to a Town Standout 4:25

Disc 6

1 Overture: The Trolley Song / Over the Rainbow / The Man That Got Away 4:16
2 When You’re Smiling (The Whole World Smiles with You) 3:45
3 Medley: Almost Like Being in Love / This Can’t Be Love 6:10
4 Do It Again 5:15
5 You Go to My Head 2:40
6 Alone Together 3:21
7 Who Cares? (As long as You Care for Me) 2:08
8 Puttin’ on the Ritz 1:57
9 How Long Has This Been Going On? 5:46
10 Just You, Just Me 2:03
11 The Man That Got Away 5:00
12 San Francisco 4:53

Disc 7

1 That’s Entertainment 2:27
2 I Can’t Give You Anything but Love 8:12
3 Come Rain or Come Shine 3:56
4 You’re Nearer 1:59
5 A Foggy Day 2:56
6 If Love Were All 2:34
7 Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart 3:49
8 Stormy Weather 6:45
9 Medley: You Made Me Love You / For Me and My Gal / The Trolley Song 4:38
10 Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With a Dixie Melody 5:46
11 Over the Rainbow 4:48
12 Swanee 1:54
13 After You’ve Gone 2:57
14 Chicago 4:32
15 Get Happy 3:13
16 Someone to Watch Over Me 2:21
17 Every Time We Say Goodbye 2:38

Disc 8

1 Release the Stars 5:55
2 Going to a Town Standout 4:13
3 Sanssouci 5:49
4 Rules and Regulations 4:11
5 Leaving for Paris No. 2 6:05
6 If Love Were All 2:26
7 Nobody’s Off the Hook 4:27
8 Not Ready to Love / Slideshow 13:52
9 Macushla 3:51
10 Gay Messiah 4:07

Disc 9

1 Who Are You New York? 3:42
2 Sad With What I Have 3:07
3 Martha 3:12
4 Give Me What I Want and Give It to Me Now! 2:09
5 True Loves 3:52
6 Sonnet 43 4:28
7 Sonnet 20 2:59
8 Sonnet 10 2:55
9 The Dream 5:26
10 What Would I Ever Do With a Rose? 4:22
11 Les feux d’artifice t’appellent 5:57
12 Zebulon 5:38
13 Les feux d’artifice t’appellent (alternate version) 5:32
14 Who Are You New York? (live at Kenwood House; 3 July, 2010) 3:32
15 Martha (live at Kenwood House; 3 July, 2010) 3:16
16 The Walking Song (live at Kenwood House; 3 July, 2010) 5:31

Disc 10

1 The Money Song 5:00
2 Ups and Downs 3:05
3 Red Thread 5:39
4 St. James Infirmary 4:23
5 London 3:52
6 A Bit of You 5:00
7 Ashes 4:40
8 In With the Ladies 3:54
9 Miss Otis Regrets 3:22
10 Cowboy Song 3:48
11 Patience Is a Virtue 4:12
12 Shoes 3:13
13 Fame Into Love Into Death 3:58
14 One More Chance 5:22
15 Hankering 4:16
16 Dreams and Daydreams 5:04

Disc 11

1 I’m a Running (from the movie: Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveller) 2:28
2 Le roi d’Ys (from the movie: The Myth of Fingerprints) 3:20
3 On the Banks of the Wabash (from the movie: The Myth of Fingerprints) 4:35
4 Instant Pleasure (from the movie: Big Daddy) 3:44
5 Complainte de La Butte (from the movie: Moulin Rouge) 3:08
6 Hallelujah (from the movie: Shrek) 4:12
7 He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother (from the movie: Zoolander) 4:41
8 Across the Universe (from the movie: I Am Sam) 4:09
9 It’s Only a Paper Moon (from the movie: Stormy Weather) 4:44
10 I Wonder What Became of Me (from the movie: Stormy Weather) 3:39
11 I Eat Dinner (When the Hunger’s Gone) (from the movie: Bridget Jones the Edge of Reason) 5:40
12 I’ll Build a Stairway to Paradise (from the movie: The Aviator) 3:14
13 King of the Road (from the movie: Brokeback Mountain) 2:53
14 The Maker Makes (from the movie: Brokeback Mountain) 3:50
15 Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered (from the movie: The History Boys) 5:25
16 Another Believer (from the movie: Meet the Robinsons) 4:41