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* {{cite news|url=http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/274179/20111230/lana-del-rey-madonna-10-anticipated-albums.htm|work=[[International Business Times]]|first=Peggy|last=Truong|title=Lana Del Rey, Madonna and the 10 Most Anticipated Albums of 2012|accessdate=January 28, 2012|date=December 29, 2011|publisher=The International Business Times}}</ref> "Montauk" was featured as [[KCRW]]'s "Today's Top Tune" on February 17, 2012, marking the song's world premiere.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kcrw.com/music/programs/tu/tu120217rufus_wainwright_mon|title=Rufus Wainwright: Montauk|publisher=[[KCRW]]|date=February 17, 2012|accessdate=February 20, 2012|location=Santa Monica, California}}</ref><ref name=Montauk/> Several days later, Drowned in Sound released an exclusive album "teaser" video offering music samples, photo shoot footage, and clips featuring Wainwright and Ronson.<ref name=Adams/> Drowned in Sound also revealed that "Out of the Game" would be the first [[Single (music)|single]] from the album and would be available for purchase on March 16 via [[iTunes]] and April 16 via Decca/Polydor.<ref name=Adams/> Ronson posted a long exerpt from "Out of the Game" on his [[Tumblr]] page on February 22.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://iammarkronson.tumblr.com/post/18086708335|title=Out Of The Game!|first=Mark|last=Ronson|authorlink=Mark Ronson|publisher=[[Tumblr]]|accessdate=February 24, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://stereogum.com/958231/rufus-wainwright-out-of-the-game/mp3s/|title=Rufus Wainwright – "Out Of The Game"|date=February 23, 2012|accessdate=February 24, 2012|publisher=Stereogum}}</ref><ref name=Prefix>{{cite journal|url=http://www.prefixmag.com/media/rufus-wainwright/out-of-the-game/62321/|title=Rufus Wainwright: "Out Of The Game"|date=February 23, 2012|accessdate=February 24, 2012|first=Andrew|last=Winistorfer|work=Prefix}}</ref>
* {{cite news|url=http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/274179/20111230/lana-del-rey-madonna-10-anticipated-albums.htm|work=[[International Business Times]]|first=Peggy|last=Truong|title=Lana Del Rey, Madonna and the 10 Most Anticipated Albums of 2012|accessdate=January 28, 2012|date=December 29, 2011|publisher=The International Business Times}}</ref> "Montauk" was featured as [[KCRW]]'s "Today's Top Tune" on February 17, 2012, marking the song's world premiere.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kcrw.com/music/programs/tu/tu120217rufus_wainwright_mon|title=Rufus Wainwright: Montauk|publisher=[[KCRW]]|date=February 17, 2012|accessdate=February 20, 2012|location=Santa Monica, California}}</ref><ref name=Montauk/> Several days later, Drowned in Sound released an exclusive album "teaser" video offering music samples, photo shoot footage, and clips featuring Wainwright and Ronson.<ref name=Adams/> Drowned in Sound also revealed that "Out of the Game" would be the first [[Single (music)|single]] from the album and would be available for purchase on March 16 via [[iTunes]] and April 16 via Decca/Polydor.<ref name=Adams/> Ronson posted a long exerpt from "Out of the Game" on his [[Tumblr]] page on February 22.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://iammarkronson.tumblr.com/post/18086708335|title=Out Of The Game!|first=Mark|last=Ronson|authorlink=Mark Ronson|publisher=[[Tumblr]]|accessdate=February 24, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://stereogum.com/958231/rufus-wainwright-out-of-the-game/mp3s/|title=Rufus Wainwright – "Out Of The Game"|date=February 23, 2012|accessdate=February 24, 2012|publisher=Stereogum}}</ref><ref name=Prefix>{{cite journal|url=http://www.prefixmag.com/media/rufus-wainwright/out-of-the-game/62321/|title=Rufus Wainwright: "Out Of The Game"|date=February 23, 2012|accessdate=February 24, 2012|first=Andrew|last=Winistorfer|work=Prefix}}</ref> The music video for "Out of the Game" will be filmed in London in early March.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.antimusic.com/news/12/February/24Rufus_Wainwright_Hitting_The_Road_For_New_Album.shtml|title=Rufus Wainwright Hitting The Road For New Album|date=February 24, 2012|accessdate=February 25, 2012|publisher=antiMusic.com}}</ref>


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Out of the Game is the upcoming seventh studio album by singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright, scheduled for release in the United Kingdom and Canada in April 2012 and in the United States in May 2012 through Decca Records/Polydor Records.[2] The album will be produced by Mark Ronson.[3] Recording sessions began in May 2011. Guest musicians include his sister Martha Wainwright, Thomas "Doveman" Bartlett, drummer Andy Burrows, guitarist Nels Cline, members of the Dap-Kings, Sean Lennon, the alternative rock band Wilco, Miike Snow's Andrew Wyatt and Yeah Yeah Yeahs guitarist Nick Zinner.

Wainwright and Ronsom began recording the album in New York in May 2011. Following initial recording sessions, Wainwright participated in a five-night residency at the Royal Opera House in London to promote the release of his compilation box set House of Rufus. He resumed recording in the fall of 2011 after taking the summer off to spend time with his newly-born daughter Viva. By December 2011 Wainwright and Ronson were finished mixing the album with Tom Elmhirst and several publications included Out of the Game on their lists of most anticipated releases for 2012. Recording and mixing took place at Dunham Sound in Brooklyn and Sear Sound in Manhattan. Wainwright claimed that Out of the Game contained the most "poppiest", "danceable" music in his repertoire to date and was influenced by the birth of his daughter and the death of his mother, Kate McGarrigle. Musical influences included David Bowie, Elton John and Queen.

Wainwright will begin touring to promote the album in April 2012. "Out of the Game" will be the album's first single, available on March 16 via iTunes and April 16 via Decca/Polydor.

Background and development

I just want to make something that you love, driving around in your car listening or losing your mind to on a dance floor. Something to serenade us through these very, very troubling times.

Wainwright on his goal for the album[4]

Wainwright and Ronson began recording the album in New York in May 2011.[4] Gigwise.com reported then that former Razorlight drummer Andy Burrows had been invited to contribute to the recording sessions.[5] Wainwright also revealed that the album would contain the most "poppiest", "danceable" music in his repertoire to date.[4] In May 2011, Rolling Stone reported that candidate tracks for the final release included a tribute to Wainwright's late mother, Kate McGarrigle, called "Candles", "I'm Out of the Game", about "giving up stardom", and a song about Montauk, New York (where Wainwright and his partner have a house).[4] Wainwright shared that his daughter Viva influenced the album, stating: "There's nothing like impressing a little girl – nothing quite as lovely, and sometimes nothing quite as difficult. I've written three songs about her already."[4] Following May recording sessions, Wainwright participated in a five-night residency at the Royal Opera House in London to promote the release of his compilation box set House of Rufus. He took the summer off to spend time with Viva and resumed recording in the fall of 2011.[4]

Wainwright told Rolling Stone in October 2011 that he and Ronson were recording in Brooklyn with the Dap-Kings, a process he described as "fantastic".[6] The Guardian reported in December 2011 that Wainwright and Ronson were mixing the album after less than two months of recording and that Out of the Game would be released in the spring of 2012.[2][7] Wainwright described the collection as "manly", "sexy" and his "most sort of 'pop' and commercially viable, radio-friendly work". He also revealed that guest artists appearing on the album included his sister Martha Wainwright, Sean Lennon, the alternative rock band Wilco, guitarist Nels Cline and Thomas "Doveman" Bartlett.[2][8] According to Ronson, mixing with Tom Elmhirst completed on December 15.[9] Recording and mixing took place at Dunham Sound in Brooklyn and Sear Sound in Manhattan.[10] It was revealed in February 2012 that Miike Snow's Andrew Wyatt had also contributed to Out of the Game;[11][12] later that month, Drowned in Sound revealed that Yeah Yeah Yeahs guitarist Nick Zinner would also appear on the album.[13]

Promotion

In March 2011, Wainwright performed "Out of the Game" at the Hope North Ping-Pong Ball, a fundraiser for the Uganda boarding school dedicated to educating orphans and young refugees.[14] The album received attention in December 2011 when Wainwright appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and performed the French version of "O Holy Night" with The Roots.[15][16] In late 2011 and early 2012 several publications included Out of the Game on their lists of most anticipated releases for 2012.[17] "Montauk" was featured as KCRW's "Today's Top Tune" on February 17, 2012, marking the song's world premiere.[18][19] Several days later, Drowned in Sound released an exclusive album "teaser" video offering music samples, photo shoot footage, and clips featuring Wainwright and Ronson.[13] Drowned in Sound also revealed that "Out of the Game" would be the first single from the album and would be available for purchase on March 16 via iTunes and April 16 via Decca/Polydor.[13] Ronson posted a long exerpt from "Out of the Game" on his Tumblr page on February 22.[20][21][22] The music video for "Out of the Game" will be filmed in London in early March.[23]

Tour

To promote the album, Wainwright will begin touring in late–April 2012. He will perform songs from the album during a six-date European tour including performances in Denmark, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, France and Spain.[24][25] Another mini-tour is scheduled from May 9–12 and will feature performances in Brooklyn and three cities in California (Oakland, Los Angeles, San Francisco).[26] Wainwright will return Europe for concerts in Spain and Portugal in June 2012.[24]

Composition

Songs appearing on the album were influenced by the music of David Bowie, Elton John and Queen.[27] The opening title track, which served as the album's first single, was influenced by "YouTube obsessed" youth. Wainwright said of the track: "For the first two verses I'm complaining, but in the third verse, it's tinged with envy as well. I'd like to be that age again and that silly, that excited about idiotic things. So I'm not being insensitive, just tired."[13] Wainwright wrote "Welcome to the Ball" years prior to the album's release for a possible Broadway musical and described the composition as "completely wild and orchestral".[10] "Montauk", addressed to Wainwright's daughter about the home in the New York town of the same name where he and his partner live, has been described as having a "lazy, infectious carousel-like" rhythm.[28][19]

Critical reception

Following the premiere of "Montauk", which received mixed reception, several reviewers noted the rolling arpeggio-driven, ballad nature of the song contrary to Wainwright's description of the album as pop music.[29] After Ronson posted "Out of the Game" on his Tumblr page, Andrew Winistorfer of Prefix magazine wrote that Wainwright sounded as though he belonged to the Rat Pack, a "slick crooner with some old-timey backing music". Winistorfer felt "Out of the Game" was more accurate of Wainwright's description of the album.[22]

Track listing

  1. "Out of the Game" – 4:06
  2. "Jericho" – 3:44
  3. "Rashida" – 3:00
  4. "Barbara" – 3:56
  5. "Welcome to the Ball" – 3:26
  6. "Montauk" – 3:57
  7. "Bitter Tears" – 3:32
  8. "Respectable Dive" – 4:55
  9. "Perfect Man" – 3:58
  10. "Sometimes You Need" – 3:21
  11. "Song of You" – 4:51
  12. "Candles" – 7:42

Track listing adapted from Allmusic.[1]

Release history

  • United Kingdom – April 23, 2012 (CD, deluxe edition, digital download, LP)[30]
  • Canada – April 24, 2012
  • United States – May 1, 2012

Release history adapted from Wainwright's official site.[31]

See also

References

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  2. ^ a b c Michaels, Sean (December 7, 2011). "Rufus Wainwright getting 'manly' with Mark Ronson on new album". The Guardian. London, United Kingdom: Guardian Media Group. ISSN 0261-3077. OCLC 60623878. Retrieved December 7, 2011.
  3. ^ Saxberg, Lynn (November 13, 2011). "Concert Review: Rufus Wainwright at National Arts Centre". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Canada: Postmedia Network. ISSN 0839-3222. Retrieved December 5, 2011.
  4. ^ a b c d e f Vozick-Levinson, Simon (May 20, 2011). "Rufus Wainwright Working With Mark Ronson on Poppy New Album". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. ISSN 0035-791X. Retrieved December 5, 2011.
  5. ^ Gregory, Jason (May 20, 2011). "Rufus Wainwright Recording 'Danceable' Album With Mark Ronson". Gigwise.com. Retrieved December 5, 2011.
  6. ^ Perpetua, Matthew (October 26, 2011). "Rufus Wainwright Reviving His Family's Annual Christmas Concert". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. ISSN 0035-791X. Retrieved December 6, 2011.
  7. ^ Rachel, T. Cole (December 6, 2011). "Progress Report: Rufus Wainwright". Stereogum. Retrieved December 7, 2011.
  8. ^ Kelly, Brendan (December 23, 2011). "Rufus Wainwright teams up with Mark Ronson for new album Out of the Game". The Gazette. Montreal, Quebec, Canada: Postmedia Network. Retrieved December 26, 2011.
  9. ^ Ronson, Mark (December 15, 2011). "Twitter / @iamMarkRonson: last day of mixing @rufuswainwright with Tom Elmhirst. it is my best work, hands down". Retrieved January 28, 2012.
  10. ^ a b Eccleston, Danny (February 2012). "The Uptown Boys". Mojo. London, United Kingdom: 77. ISSN 1351-0193. {{cite journal}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  11. ^ Slater, Luke (February 2, 2012). "Rufus Wainwright to release Mark Ronson-produced album". Drowned in Sound. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
  12. ^ "Rufus Wainwright sets release for 'pop' album". College Music Update. February 1, 2012. Retrieved February 22, 2012.
  13. ^ a b c d Adams, Sean (February 21, 2012). "Rufus Wainwright reveals a teasing taster of his new Mark Ronson-produced album". Drowned in Sound. Retrieved February 22, 2012.
  14. ^ Suskind, Alex (March 28, 2011). "Rufus Wainwright Performs New Song at Hope North Benefit in New York". Spinner. Retrieved December 5, 2011.
  15. ^ Tedder, Michael (December 21, 2011). "Video: Rufus Wainwright and the Roots Get into the Holiday Spirit". NBCUniversal. Retrieved January 28, 2012.
  16. ^ "TiVo Party Tonight: Mariachi El Bronx, The Kooks, Rufus Wainwright, The Joy Formidable". Magnet. December 20, 2011. Retrieved January 28, 2012.
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  18. ^ "Rufus Wainwright: Montauk". Santa Monica, California: KCRW. February 17, 2012. Retrieved February 20, 2012.
  19. ^ a b "Rufus Wainwright's 'Montauk': First Song Off Forthcoming Album, 'Out Of The Game,' Debuts (Audio)". The Huffington Post. February 18, 2012. Retrieved February 20, 2012.
  20. ^ Ronson, Mark. "Out Of The Game!". Tumblr. Retrieved February 24, 2012.
  21. ^ "Rufus Wainwright – "Out Of The Game"". Stereogum. February 23, 2012. Retrieved February 24, 2012.
  22. ^ a b Winistorfer, Andrew (February 23, 2012). "Rufus Wainwright: "Out Of The Game"". Prefix. Retrieved February 24, 2012.
  23. ^ "Rufus Wainwright Hitting The Road For New Album". antiMusic.com. February 24, 2012. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
  24. ^ a b Roffman, Michael (February 23, 2012). "Check Out: Rufus Wainwright – "Out of the Game"". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
  25. ^ "Rufus Wainwright to play Mark Ronson produced songs at London show". NME. United Kingdom: IPC Media. November 30, 2011. ISSN 0028-6362. Retrieved December 5, 2011.
  26. ^ Madison, Tjames (February 23, 2012). "Rufus Wainwright lines up spring mini-tour". Sound Spike. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
  27. ^ Laforest, Kevin (December 16, 2011). "Rufus Wainwright in the studio with Mark Ronson and the Dap-Kings; new album Out of the Game due in May 2012". Hour Community. Montreal, Quebec, Canada: Communications Voir. Retrieved December 26, 2011.
  28. ^ Schlansky, Evan (February 21, 2012). "New Rufus Wainwright: "Montauk"". American Songwriter . Retrieved February 25, 2012.
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  30. ^ "Out Of The Game by Rufus Wainwright". London, United Kingdom: 7digital. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
  31. ^ "Pre-Order 'Out of the Game'". rufuswainwright.com. January 31, 2012. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
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