In any artistic medium, what separates the accomplished from the unsuccessful is an artist’s ability to establish himself on his own terms. While each artist inevitably has specific traits, he will not succeed unless he stands out, luring patrons with a unique sound.
On Want One, the latest release from singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright, the artist immediately captivates the audience with his unconventional vocal styling. He possesses a remarkable vocal stamina, as displayed on “Vibrate,” sustaining the song’s namesake for more than 15 seconds. Conversely, he can be brief, as seen in the simple introductory hum of “Oh What a World.”
Instrumentally, the main characteristic of the album is the nearly constant use of
