More Love Songs cover

Released 40 years ago

More Love Songs

Loudon Wainwright III · 1986

41 min · 12 tracks · blues · folk · traditional folk music

Wainwright's sharp wit and poignant storytelling intertwine with folk-inflected melodies and bluesy undertones throughout the album.

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 want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone radio singles

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'More Love Songs' was released in 1986, Loudon Wainwright III had established himself as a notable figure in the folk music scene with several albums under his belt. This album marked a return to recording after a brief hiatus following his 1985 project, 'I'm Alright'. It showcased a mature reflection on love and relationships, continuing his legacy of autobiographical songwriting.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Hard Day on the Planet 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

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