Older Than My Old Man Now
by Loudon Wainwright III
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79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 14 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
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  1. AllMusic
    Apr 27, 2012
    60
    Older Than My Old Man Now contains some excellent work when Wainwright's not putting on false bravado or bullshitting, but ultimately, this is for his hardcore fans rather than casual ones.
  2. Q Magazine
    Apr 25, 2012
    60
    Despite moments of brilliance, at 15 songs long the self-obsession sometimes grates. [May 2012, p.108]
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  3. Mojo
    Apr 20, 2012
    60
    Amid the thoughts of ultimate demise, the creative juices never cease to flow.[May 2012, p.88]
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  5. The Independent (UK)
    Apr 13, 2012
    60
    Best of all is "The Day That We Die", Rufus Wainwright oozing mournfully with his dad about the way that familial potholes prove so difficult to repair.

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  1. bgrass13
    May 7, 2012
    9
    A beautiful, wonderful, funny/heart-wrenching, thought-provoking record from Mr. Wainwright III as he looks back on what is, what was and whatA beautiful, wonderful, funny/heart-wrenching, thought-provoking record from Mr. Wainwright III as he looks back on what is, what was and what could have been. Stirring, emotional ballads ('In C') mix with humorous ditties ('My Meds') in a joyful/painful looking back/forward at life. With the exceptions of 'Date Line' and 'I Remember Sex', one of Loudon's best records ever, IMO. The other 13 tunes rate a '10.'… Full Review »
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