Want One
by Rufus Wainwright
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. Stylus Magazine
    37
    All but a couple of tracks here are dipped in the melodramatically thick strings of the opener- and the sum result is that it’s almost too much to take the whole LP in one sitting.

Awards & Rankings

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#59 Most Discussed Album of 2003
95
#95 Most Shared Album of 2003

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 44
  3. Negative: 3 out of 44
  1. DaveV
    Dec 4, 2009
    9
    If it were not for a couple of clunker tracks, the album as a whole would have been a perfect work of art.
  2. GeorgeC.
    Jul 16, 2009
    5
    There are moments of brilliance and moments of mediocrity on this album. Unfortunately the mediocre tunes trumpet their own brilliance, while There are moments of brilliance and moments of mediocrity on this album. Unfortunately the mediocre tunes trumpet their own brilliance, while the brilliant ones are self-effacing by comparison. The orchestral arrangements are gloppy and tawdry, and are applied luxuriantly, like stage makeup, where they are most sorely needed. Unadorned gems like "Vibrate" and "Natasha" compare extremely well.… Full Review »
  3. RobbieC
    Nov 10, 2007
    10
    Grandiose, tragic, dramatic, beautiful, and HONEST. A wonderful achievement.
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