Want
Rufus Wainwright · 2005
120 min · 28 tracks · indie pop
Lush orchestrations entwine with introspective lyrics, creating a vibrant and emotive sonic landscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- lush orchestrations for emotional depth
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- introspective lyrics for reflective moments
- ideal for late-night contemplation
- engaging storytelling through vivid imagery
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer straightforward, upbeat vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2005, Rufus Wainwright released 'Want' as his fourth studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Want Two' from the previous year. At this point in his career, he was establishing himself as a distinctive voice in indie pop, building on the success of his earlier works while exploring more mature themes in his songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ben Folds· Sufjan Stevens· Regina Spektor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Oh What a World 4:23
- 2 I Don't Know What It Is 4:51
- 3 Vicious World 2:49
- 4 Movies of Myself 4:30
- 5 Pretty Things 2:40
- 6 Go or Go Ahead 6:38
- 7 Vibrate 2:44
- 8 14th Street 4:44
- 9 Natasha 3:28
- 10 Harvester of Hearts 3:35
- 11 Beautiful Child 4:15
- 12 Want 5:10
- 13 11:11 4:27
- 14 Dinner at Eight 4:33
Disc 2
- 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 9:06
- 13 Chelsea Hotel No. 2 3:55
- 14 In With the Ladies 3:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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