Man, I know I have gushed on this blog before about Rufus Wainwright, but, I am going to have to do it AGAIN.
Rufus released his new CD + DVD Want Two on Tuesday. As a sign of my devotion to Rufus, I traveled all over creation after school Tuesday evening until I found the coveted disc set. I checked Best Buy--nothing. Target? Nada. (But I did pick up the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 7 DVD's while there to FINALLY complete my set! But, that's a whole 'nother post...) Finally, I resorted to what I will NEVER EVER do. I went to Barnes & Noble. There, on the shelf, sat one lonely copy of Want Two. $23.00 later, I was in my car, ripping open the discs to listen to on the drive home. I was almost pissed enough to yell at someone at Best Buy when I didn't find it there, but ironically, tonight, while browsing around the store with the Suz, I stumbled across all the copies of Want Two in the "R" section of the cds. Apparently Best Buy is now run by morons. (November is alphabetize by FIRST name month!) I must say, that upon first listen, I didn't know what to make of this Want Two. However, after several listens, I can confidently say that I like it. (But, what Rufus don't I like?) Also, the bonus live DVD is WELL worth the cash I shelled out for the disc. Rufus is amazing live, and I have already watched the DVD about 4 times. So, my offering for you, my faithful reader, is from the Want Two disc. The one song that I knew I was going to love, from the first moment is this one. It is called "The Art Teacher," and Rufus sings from the perspective of a woman, looking back on her younger years in Catholic school, and her infatuation with her art teacher. There is an amazing poigniancy to the song, and for reasons that are inexplicable to me, I am captivated by it. I listen to the lyrics over and over, and Rufus's voice... and I am moved. So, give it a listen. See what you think. Rufus Wainwright -- The Art Teacher All gone. |
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