Released 40 years ago
More Love Songs
Loudon Wainwright III · 1986
41 min · 12 tracks · blues
Wainwright's sharp wit and poignant storytelling weave through folk-inflected melodies and bluesy undertones.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hard Day on the Planet Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its catchy melody and biting commentary on modern life, encapsulating Wainwright's signature style.
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Unhappy Anniversary — This song poignantly captures the complexities of relationships, blending humor with heartfelt emotion, making it a standout narrative piece on the album.
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Vampire Blues — A clever take on loneliness and existential dread, this track showcases Wainwright's ability to combine dark themes with engaging melodies.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases Wainwright's storytelling through varied tempos and themes, balancing humor with poignant moments.
What we noticed
- Wainwright employs a storytelling approach in his lyrics, often using conversational tones that invite listener engagement.
- Several tracks incorporate bluesy guitar riffs and folk-inflected melodies, creating a distinct sound that blends genres.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sharp wit with poignant storytelling
- steady mid-tempo consistency throughout
- ideal for reflective listening sessions
- subtle humor in everyday struggles
- narrative-driven tracks with flow
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone radio singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases Wainwright's blend of humor and pathos, solidifying his reputation.
- Themes
- modern life's absurdity· relationship complexities· loneliness in urban spaces
- Career context
- By 1986, Loudon Wainwright III had established himself as a distinctive voice in folk music, following his breakthrough album 'I'm Alright' in 1976. 'More Love Songs' marked his continued exploration of personal themes, featuring a mix of humor and somber reflection that defined his work throughout the 1980s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Prine· Steve Goodman· Ramblin' Jack Elliott
Tracklist
- 1 Hard Day on the Planet Start here 4:48
- 2 Synchronicity 3:20
- 3 Your Mother and I 2:33
- 4 I Eat Out 1:53
- 5 No 3:42
- 6 The Home Stretch 3:48
- 7 Unhappy Anniversary 2:54
- 8 Man's World 5:28
- 9 Vampire Blues 2:55
- 10 Overseas Call 4:04
- 11 Expatriate 2:17
- 12 The Back Nine 4:04
What to play next
Therapy
1989
Continues Wainwright's blend of storytelling with a more introspective tone.
I'm Alright
1985
Sets the stage with a similar mix of wit and folk influences.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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