T Shirt
Loudon Wainwright III · 1976
40 min · 12 tracks · blues · folk · traditional folk music
A witty blend of folk, rock, and blues infused with personal storytelling and socio-political commentary.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady reflective storytelling journey witty observations on everyday life socio-political commentary with humor
- Context
- Released in 1976, 'T Shirt' was Loudon Wainwright III's fifth studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Album III' from 1972. By this point in his career, Wainwright had established himself as a notable voice in the singer-songwriter movement, blending humor and poignancy in his work.
- If you like
- blues, folk, traditional folk music
T Shirt is an album by Loudon Wainwright III, released in 1976. A witty blend of folk, rock, and blues infused with personal storytelling and socio-political commentary. 'T Shirt' is significant for its sharp social commentary during a politically tumultuous era, particularly reflected in tracks like 'Just Like President Thieu.' The album garnered positive reviews and showcased Wainwright's unique ability to meld personal anecdotes with broader societal issues. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does T Shirt sound like?
A witty blend of folk, rock, and blues infused with personal storytelling and socio-political commentary. Rooted in blues and folk.
What makes T Shirt by Loudon Wainwright III notable?
'T Shirt' is significant for its sharp social commentary during a politically tumultuous era, particularly reflected in tracks like 'Just Like President Thieu.' The album garnered positive reviews and showcased Wainwright's unique ability to meld personal anecdotes with broader societal issues. Released in 1976, 'T Shirt' was Loudon Wainwright III's fifth studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Album III' from 1972. By this point in his career, Wainwright had established himself as a notable voice in the singer-songwriter movement, blending humor and poignancy in his work.
Who is T Shirt for?
T Shirt works well if you're into steady reflective storytelling journey, witty observations on everyday life and socio-political commentary with humor.
How many songs are on T Shirt?
T Shirt has 12 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bicentennial Standout 2:57
- 2 Summer's Almost Over 3:29
- 3 Hollywood Hopeful 2:34
- 4 Reciprocity 2:54
- 5 At Both Ends 3:53
- 6 Wine With Dinner 4:09
- 7 Hey Packy (George Gerdes) 3:47
- 8 California Prison Blues Standout 2:37
- 9 Talking Big Apple '75 3:33
- 10 Prince Hal's Dirge 4:13
- 11 Just Like President Thieu Standout 4:05
- 12 Wine With Dinner (Night Cap) 2:00
Release Date
January 1, 1976
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
40 min 16 sec
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