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Strange Weirdos

Loudon Wainwright III · 2007

48 min · 14 tracks · blues · folk · traditional folk music

A whimsical blend of folk storytelling and introspective balladry, reflecting on life's peculiarities and relationships.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • mid-tempo reflective storytelling
  • whimsical observations on life
  • steady pacing for introspection
  • for casual afternoons

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Strange Weirdos' was released in 2007, Loudon Wainwright III had firmly established himself as a respected singer-songwriter with a career spanning over three decades. This album followed his 2003 release 'Here Come the Choppers', and it marked a continued exploration into personal themes and sharp social commentary, showcasing his signature wit and emotional depth.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Grey in L.A. 3:15
  • 2 You Can't Fail Me Now 3:45
  • 3 Daughter 3:33
  • 4 Ypsilanti 1:52
  • 5 So Much to Do 3:26
  • 6 Valley Morning 3:44
  • 7 X or Y 2:54
  • 8 Final Frontier 3:47
  • 9 Feel So Good 2:03
  • 10 Lullaby 3:12
  • 11 Naomi 4:04
  • 12 Doin' the Math 5:32
  • 13 Strange Weirdos 4:07
  • 14 Passion Play 2:54

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