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Sessions at West 54th
Pop · 1998 · 10 tracks

Sessions at West 54th

Rufus Wainwright

A live, stripped-back television session capturing Wainwright's theatrical baroque pop at its most intimate, centered on his expressive voice and rolling piano.

1998 · DreamWorks Records

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An intimate, theatrical elegance that balances romantic yearning with late-night vulnerability.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks
01
Danny Boy
02
Matinee Idol
03
Damned Ladies
04
Millbroook
05
In My Arms
06
Sally Ann
07
Beauty Mark
08
Foolish Love
09
Miami
10
April Fools
Moments Worth Listening For
The breathtaking opening of Danny Boy where his solo voice hangs in the quiet air before the piano enters.
The dramatic, rolling piano chords on Foolish Love that elevate the live performance into a theatrical centerpiece.
The tender, close-mic vulnerability of Beauty Mark where the tribute to his mother feels incredibly immediate.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Sessions at West 54th sound next to the rest of Rufus Wainwright's catalogue?

Live Recording+2.9σ

The production is built around live recording than this artist usually allows.

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