LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III MORE LOVE SONGS SCARCE UK '86 LP

LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III MORE LOVE SONGS LPCategory / Style / Moods: Folk * Singer/ Songwriter * Contemporary Folk Moods Instruments * Poignant * Literate * Wry * Intimate * Raucous * Wistful * Bittersweet * Humorous * Reflective * Silly * Gentle * Warm * Playful * Yearning * Autumnal * Guitar * Vocals19.77 / 2008-05-11 S asocc1986 UK DEMON LPTITLE: MORE LOVE SONGSARTIST: LOUDON WAINWRIGHT IIICONDITIONCOVER: VG+VINYL: VG+ OR BETTERClick here for info on grading and abbreviationsSCARCE ORIGINAL UK PRESS COMPLETE WITH INNER LYRIC SLEEVEClick the pix for a better view TRACKS: Disc: 11.Hard Day on the PlanetWainwright 4:482.SynchronicityWainwright 3:203.Your Mother and IWainwright 2:334.I Eat OutWainwright 1:535.NoWainwright 3:426.The Home StretchWainwright 3:487.The Acid SongWainwright 4:338.Unhappy AnniversaryWainwright 2:549.Man's WorldWainwright 5:2810.Vampire BluesWainwright 2:5511.Overseas CallWainwright 4:0412.ExpatriateWainwright 2:1713.The Black NineWainwright 4:04Review by Tim Sheridan With guitarist Richard Thompson once again in the producer's chair, Wainwright offered up this fine batch of tunes that cover everything from global disharmony ("Hard Day on the Planet") to a bad drug trip ("Acid Song"). The balance of sharp wit and emotional impact (particularly on the heartbreaking "Your Mother and I") throughout the disc makes this one of Wainwrights very best albums. But more sensitive listeners should beware of the potentially offensive "Vampire Blues." Biography by William Ruhlmann Loudon Wainwright III grew up in the town of Bedford in wealthy Westchester County north of New York City, the son of Loudon S. Wainwright, Jr., a writer and editor at Life magazine and a direct descendant of colonial governor Peter Stuyvesant. Wainwright became a folk singer/songwriter in the late '60s, singing humorous and nakedly honest autobiographical songs. Signed to Atlantic Records, he recorded Album I (1970) and Album II (1971), accompanying himself on acoustic guitar, before switching to Columbia Records, for which he made the folk-rock Album III (1972), which featured the Top 40 novelty hit "Dead Skunk." Attempted Mustache (1973) and the half-live Unrequited (1975) did not continue that commercial success, though Wainwright's humor and engaging stage persona made him a cult figure and a concert favorite. Meanwhile, his songs were recorded by others, notably Kate (his wife, since divorced) and Anna McGarrigle, and Wainwright appeared in the off-Broadway show Pump Boys and Dinettes and played a featured role on the successful M*A*S*H television series. He moved to Arista Records for T Shirt (1976) and Final Exam (1978), on which he was backed by a rock band, but departed the major labels for a more appropriate home on the folk-based indie Rounder for A Live One (1980) and Fame and Wealth (1983). Wainwright began to gain more notice in England than in the U.S., and he moved to London in 1985. I'm Alright (1985) and More Love Songs (1986) were co-produced by British singer/guitarist Richard Thompson. Therapy (1989) found Wainwright on the major-label-distributed Silvertone imprint and back living in the U.S., and he signed to Virgin Records' Charisma subsidiary for History (1992) and the live Career Moves (1993). Grown Man, his 15th album, was released in 1995, followed three years later by Little Ship. In 1999, there appeared a collection of topical, humorous songs Wainwright had been composing since the late '80s for National Public Radio, titled Social Studies; the following year, The BBC Sessions collected favorites and new compositions. The Last Man on Earth followed in 2001, and the live album So Damn Happy marked his debut for Sanctuary in 2003. Another studio album, Here Come the Choppers, was released in 2005. It was followed by Strange Weirdos: Music from and Inspired by the Film Knocked Up in 2007. This exquisite piece of retro music history is a vinyl sound recording (not a CD). Please visit the A Sound Deal store for similar items and information on grading and shipping. Add me to your favorites for red hot sales bulletins and sneak previews of upcoming products. Combine Items to Save $$$! Click here to check the store for more!©A Sound Deal