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Rufus Wainwright - Poses Audio CD

A fair review of the Rufus Wainwright "Poses" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Rufus Wainwright reviews here, or go back to the Rufus Wainwright tabs.

Rufus Wainwright Band: Rufus Wainwright
Title: Poses
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Release Date: 2001-06-05
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk 2: Greek Song 3: Poses 4: Shadows 5: California 6: The Tower Of Learning 7: Grey Gardens 8: Rebel Prince 9: The Consort 10: One Man Guy 11: Evil Angel 12: In A Graveyard 13: Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk (reprise)

Before you dismiss it, listen again
My brother gave it to me for a birthday present, and I hadn't even touched it (sometimes it's hard to latch on to something new). There are many wonderfully helpful reviews already posted here, but I couldn't help praising this mesmerizing CD. Then one bus trip "In A Graveyard" started playing on shuffle, and I had tears in my eyes in seconds. More than anything else, Rufus's voice will get under your skin and move you in spite of yourself. Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk was also an instant love affair. The other songs took more time, but that is what I want to stress most of all: this CD will get better with each listen. The songs are like those private people who you can never figure out. . . but when you do, they're the most worth while friends you've ever had. My favorites are "In a Graveyard," "Poses," "Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk," and "California. " I don't have much experience with Rufus, but no one so unfamiliar has ever entranced me so well he can.
P. S. For a music tastes match, some of my other favorite artists include Ben Folds, Simon & Garfunkel, The Decemberists, Death Cab, Coldplay, etc. If you like them or any other Rufus Wainwright, please purchase this CD!
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"Made me a man but who cares what that is?"
The title song alone makes this cd a stellar accomplishment. "Grey Gardens" , "Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk" , "Poses" , "Across The Universe" , "Greek Song" and "California" are my favourite songs on the disc. Rufus Wainwright has a brilliant sense of melody on Poses. I'm not sure if his other records are half as good as this particular cd. Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk never grows old and sounds refreshing every listen. There are times I want to sing it but Wainwright's flawless voice makes me not want to even try. It has been 8 months since I've been listening to Poses and although there's nothing uplifting about it, I keep coming back to it. "Grey Gardens" is confusing because I keep forgetting what it is about. A poem, maybe. Nonetheless, a very captivating and differently sung tune. "California" as the name suggests is fun. "Greek Song" is the kind of song one gives to his potential girlfriend or girlfriend if they have one. Greek Song is stunning, crisp and consitent much like the album is. The Beatles' Cover of Across The Universe supersedes Fiona Apple's. I love how brash and unapologetic it is. It's amazing that its been six years since this cd came out. If you want to try something else, something more varied lyrics, imagination and melody - I suggest you give the record, "Wincing The Night Away" by The Shins a try. I doubt Rufus Wainwright has a better record than Poses but do check out the track called "What a world" cause it's brutally mesmerizing. .


a brilliant artist
i bought the soundtrack just because i absolutely loved his version of "across the universe". the first time i heard rufus wainwright was on the " i am sam " movie. i ordered his other cds to see if i liked the rest of his work.

i completely fell in love him and i've been playing all of his cds. nonstop. if you don't like it the first time, give it another shot. it's an acquired taste. i love his quirky lyrics, breathtaking voice, and beautiful arrangements. i really can't say enough how highly i think of his work and how much i've enjoyed listening to his music. if there's better music out there. . . i have yet to find it. he's one of the freshest and most brilliant people out there. .


Great., listen to it!
If you don't like it at the beginning then wait and try again later. this is very great and satisfying music. you will like it one day. Listen to this disc from the beginning till the end. al songs are great. each song is special. but be patient i think.
i liked it very fast but thats me. listen it with a good stereo and some good headphones with some red wine. its a treat.

success!
greetings from the netherlands. Erik.


An excellent musical work
In the album Poses, Rufus Wainwright maximizes his talent for composing memorable pieces. Lyrical and tasteful. He achieves a wonderful balance between the baroque and simplistic in songs such as "Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk," while going for unabashed self-reflection in the folksy "One Man Guy" (a cover of his father, Loudon Wainwright's, song). Wainwright also typifies the hopeless romantic, exceling in "Greek Song," "Tower of Learning," and "Grey Gardens" with the right touch of unrequitedness. A definite achievement. .


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