Want Two - Rufus Wainwright
Metascore
78 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
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  1. Los Angeles Times
    100
    Demanding and artful, he just may be this generation's Joni Mitchell. [5 Dec 2004]
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  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    90
    Showcas[es] Rufus as one of, if not the best songwriters of his generation. [19 Mar 2005, p.59]
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  3. Playlouder
    90
    'Want Two' is simply in a league of its own.
  4. Uncut
    90
    More, and even better, of the same--one of the dead-cert Albums Of The Year. [Album of the Month, Apr 2005, p.96]
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  5. The Guardian
    90
    Another broadsheet rock critic waxing rhapsodic may be the last thing Wainwright needs, but here goes: Want Two is a stunning album.

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User Score
8.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 2 out of 18
  1. RobbieC
    6
    Good, but not great. The ugly step-sister of Want One, which was amazing, ostentatious, and honest, this album is simply pretentious. But still sometimes good.… Full Review »
  2. PhilippeD
    9
    Again, a very personnal album. Little Sister, The Art Teacher and Waiting For A Dream are amazing songs. He's voice is simply beautiful and he sounds like nobody else. Keep making those albums Rufus.… Full Review »
  3. AliceAlice
    8
    It's like a magical musical mystery journey...I love it.
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