★★★★★
It's not exactly a greatest-hits collection because, well, what hits? But the new compilation "Vibrate: The Best of Rufus Wainwright" is a timely reminder of the Canadian singer-songwriter's unbounded wit, maximal melodrama and flair for crafting beautiful, showstopping melodies. Sampling from his seven studio albums (plus a few stray tracks), it offers fans a chance to survey his wildly eclectic career, from the Beatlesque baroque pop of "April Fools" to the plaintive Fleetwood Mac-style...
- www.sfgate.com
2014-04-20
★★★★★
I've been waiting for something like this for a long time. Firstly, how else could I grab his rendition of "Hallelujah" except by grabbing the Shrek soundtrack, which is not high on my list of things to do or own? More importantly, though, Rufus Wainwright solidified himself as one of my favorite singer-songwriters of the '00s after "Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk" graced my ears...
- www.popmatters.com
2014-04-12
★★★★★
"The venue dictateseverything." This quote fromRufus opens a brief interviewsequenced before the mainperformance. As he standsin dark sunglasses and goldleggings, smack in the middleof the Church Of TheAscension in New York, it'sclear the statement isaccurate. In reality, allchurches look the same oncepop stars get inside them, butthe human voice - aroundwhich such venues arecentred - is key. Luckily,Rufus has a belter.
- recordcollectormag.com
2014-03-27
★★★★★
?????????? The "best of" is a tricky conceit in the music world. Forget for a moment the basic conversation about what tracks to include from a multi-record career--do you try to represent the records as a whole body of work? do you just include the "hits"?--and consider the more poignant question of when to release such a collection. What benchmark of fame do you have to attain before a "best of" is desired or acceptable...
- www.glidemagazine.com
2014-03-06
★★★★★
Following on from 2011's ultra-exhaustive 13CD House Of Rufus box set, it's hard to figure out exactly who Vibrate - named after a stunning album track - is aimed at.
- recordcollectormag.com
2014-02-27
★★★★★
After seven studio albums and a number of live recordings, you might think an introduction to would be unnecessary, but that's exactly what you get on . Labelled as a 'best of' rather than a greatest hits collection (his biggest ever hit, 'Going To A Town', charted at #54), this album approaches his music through a radio-friendly lens...
- www.drownedinsound.com
2014-02-27
★★★★★
While promoting his debut opera, Prima Donna, Wainwright spoke of his desire to have a proper stab at the commercial crossover that has thus far eluded him. The Mark Ronson-produced Out Of The Game appears to be exactly that. The lush title track and opener heralds a succession of the most direct songs of Wainwright's career; Jericho evokes 70s radio staples such as Elton John and Carole King, while Rashida could be an outtake from The Beach Boys' Holland and Barbara is a delightful take on...
- recordcollectormag.com
2013-04-02
★★★★★
Summary: Rufus Wainwright's out of the game, sure, but if he were comfortable enough in his shoes then this would not be a problem. 6 of 6 thought this review was well written Rufus Wainwright could not have possibly picked a better title for his latest album, as he has never really been in the game to begin with...
- www.sputnikmusic.com
2012-07-19
★★★★★
Release Date: May 1, 2012 It is probably safe to say that one might have expected Rufus Wainwright to be a talented singer-songwriter. After all, he is the progeny of two of folk music's biggest names. But now seven albums into his career, it is even safer to say, did we ever think Rufus Wainwright would be this good? Out of the Game, his seventh studio album is considerably more upbeat than any of his prior efforts. It is also decidedly more urban, jazzier and commercial...
- absolutepunk.net
2012-07-09
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