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Praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists, songwriters, and composers of his generation. The New York-born, Montreal-raised singer-songwriter has released ten studio albums to date, three DVDs, and three live albums including the Grammy-nominated Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall. He has collaborated with artists such as Elton John, Burt Bacharach, Robert Wilson, David Byrne, Boy George, Joni Mitchell, Pet Shop Boys, Heart, Robbie Williams, Jessye Norman, Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Sting, and producer Mark Ronson, among many others. He has written two operas, numerous songs for movies and TV, and is currently working on his first musical. His latest GRAMMY® and JUNO nominated album, Unfollow the Rules, finds Wainwright at the peak of his powers, entering artistic maturity with passion, honesty, and a new-found fearlessness.
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01 Feb, 2012
Rufus Wainwright: New Album 'Out Of The Game'
Rufus Wainwright releases his new album 'Out Of The Game' (Polydor Records) on 23rd April.
Produced by Mark Ronson, 'Out of the Game' is the seventh studio album from one of the very best contemporary songwriters.
Rufus says it's, "the most pop album I've ever made" while Mark Ronson believes, "it's the best work of my career." Both sentiments can be heard between the grooves of this marriage made in heaven. Recorded in New York last autumn, the 12 tracks sparkle and shine.
From the uptempo opening chords of the title track and first single to the gospel tinged rock of 'Jericho', through the beauty of 'Sometimes You Need' and the emotional pull of 'Candles', this new disc ranks alongside Rufus Wainwright's very best.
Musicians on the album include the Dap Kings, who Mark used for the groundbreaking Amy Winehouse, 'Back To Black' CD and his own 'Record Collection'; Wilco's Nels Cline; Nick Zinner of Yeah Yeah Yeahs; Andrew Wyatt from Miike Snow; Sean Lennon and Martha Wainwright.
Influences, as ever, were all encompassing. Mark says 'Out of the Game', "has a real 70's, Laurel Canyon spirit" while Rufus cites, "all the greats Elton, Freddie Mercury, David Bowie, basically the brash and beautiful. It's also very Rufus." Without a doubt, 'Out of the Game' covers all the bases.
