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9.0
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Clash
While, for the most part, this is a celebration of other artists’ folkocracies, Wainwright is well aware of his own place within all of this. The cover of ‘Going To A Town’ is case in point, but more obvious still is the collaborations with other members of the Wainwright clan
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8.0
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Albumism
Folkocracy is another well-rounded offering from this artist—simply put, there’s really no one quite like Rufus Wainwright
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7.3
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Pitchfork
The enchanting singer enlists ANOHNI, David Byrne, Brandi Carlile, and more for an interesting collection of covers ranging from traditional folk songs, to Neil Young tunes, to children’s lullabies
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7.0
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Paste Magazine
It is a worship album for the very notion of folk itself, and an exploration of where it has gotten him thus far
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7.0
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7.0 |
Uncut
He puts a uniquely Rufus twist on the likes of "Shenandoah" and "Wild Mountain Thyme" of course, singing them in his best operatic tenor with a touch of John Jacob Niles. Print edition only
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7.0
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All Music
While the album does delve into unusually -- for Wainwright -- rustic traditional fare, selections keep listeners on their toes by not only broadly defining folk, but with a slew of diverse guest singers and arrangements that, at least occasionally, stray into lush orchestral territory.
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6.0
134126
6.0 |
musicOMH
Turning 50 is, if you’re Rufus, a good excuse to bring famous friends and family round to make a new album inspired by the sort of music he listened to while growing up
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6.0
134127
6.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
Reminisces about his folk-oriented upbringing on tranquil and relaxing Folkocracy
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6.0
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6.0 |
Mojo
If it has little earth under its nails, with any background maid or shepherd perfectly cast and choreographed, there are still plenty of lovely, curious tableaux - among them David Byrne's dreamy appearance on Moondog's High On A Rocky Ledge, or Nina Simone-inspired Cotten Eyed Joe, featuring Chaka Khan. Print edition only
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6.0
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The Observer
The songwriting polymath (and some surprising guests) goes back to his roots on this mellifluous set of folk classics
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4.0
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4.0 |
The Arts Desk
It’s a real curate’s egg, an idiosyncratic selection of songs with some lovely tracks but others just too wearing
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