1. JasonV.

   10

   I think music lovers so respect and revel in Rufus' music, that many of them desperately want to see him reach the level of what the media tells us is great. I'm personally glad he's not Rob Thomas, or Fergie. 40 years from, when the pop mainstream as we currently know it is lumped into a genre of the time, Rufus Wainwright will be noted as a genius and standout, who's work will continue to intrigue and inspire musicians and music lovers for generations to come. I don't think we'll be able to say the same for Maroon 5, but man they sure do know how to get on the charts!!!....who cares? Rufus is one of the greatest composers of our generation...try and enjoy it.… Expand

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2. MaxC

   8

   Impressive follow-up to Want Two. There are some fantastic songs on this album such as "Going to a Town", "Between My Legs", "Rules and Regulations", the incredibly over-the-top "Slideshow" and the heatbreaking "Leaving for Paris" but there is a tendency to go a little overboard with the arrangements and production values on a couple of numbers. ("Do I Disappoint You", "Release the Stars"...) This doesn't necessarily ruin the songs... it just makes them slightly challenging and a feeling a little messy. He's a brilliant songwriter though and he's carrying the Lennon/McCartney/Brian Wilson torch gorgeously ... with a touch of Verdi and co.… Expand

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3. jyo_tirmaya

   7

   Altogether it's a good & enjoyable effort -- and a welcome end to the Want One's & Two's! As Rufus sings "I'm tired of writing elegies to boredom!"

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4. madsl

   4

   wainwright has one of the most annoying vocals in all of music. it is a cringeworthy experience having to sit through a whole hour of his operatic vocal tics devoid of any sense of the art of phrasing...… Expand

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