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Want One
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The Canadian singer-songwriter worked with producer Marius deVries (Björk, Massive Attack) for this third LP, which is actually the first half of what was originally planned as a double album ('Want Two' will instead arrive next year).
| LABEL: | DreamWorks |
| RELEASE DATE: | 23 September 2003 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Singer-Songwriter, Adult Alternative |
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The average user rating for this album is 9.0 (out of 10) based on 41 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Robbie C gave it a10:
Grandiose, tragic, dramatic, beautiful, and HONEST. A wonderful achievement.
Joe G gave it a10:
I consider Want One to be a work of genius. Although I'm not a big fan of the Marius de Vries style, the lush production on many tracks does justice to the many inspired musical ideas. In summary, a highly engaging and stimulating listen, although possibly a little too sophisticated for many.
Jerry B gave it a 10:
A true orignal, and I believe this is the strongest CD from him so far. In this day and age of so much god awful crap out there, it is always welcome to have Rufus crooning and swooning through a collection of obscenly lush and beautiful songs. I wish there were more of this type of unashamedly gorgeous music for me to consume. MMMMM
Jack gave it a 10:
The cunning sample of Ravel's Bolero in the opening track is worth the "10" alone!
Billy Bob gave it a 10:
I've never heard anything remotely like this. Gets better at every listening with great richness, complexity and balls! It would sound sensational under the influence of non-prescription substances.
Maria THE FACE gave it a 9:
I really, really, really loved this CD when I first got it. It was a my introduction to Rufus, and I swear from the first song I was hooked. I later bought his other two CDs and found they were just a fabulous :D . I think all the critism of Want One is justified, and I agree that his earlier has more "energy". However, this Cd is still loads better than some of the other options out there in music land. Keep on belting it out Rufus :D!!!
Danielle F gave it a 10:
Rufus Wainwright takes each album to new, untouched territory. When you think he has hit his peak, he comes out with a new album as if to declare "I'm not done yet, honey". Fantastic is the only word to describe the sheer magnificence of this album. A lesser artist would have made these words seem over the top and overly dramatic (assuming a lesser artist could write lyrics as thought provoking as these) but Rufus sings with such an honest quality in his voice you can't help but believe what he says, and hope he eventually finds the one he wants.
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