Folkocracy
| Folkocracy | ||||
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| Studio albumby | ||||
| Released | June 2, 2023 | |||
| Genre | Folk,Americana[1] | |||
| Length | 60:50 | |||
| Label | BMG | |||
| Producer | Mitchell Froom | |||
| Rufus Wainwrightchronology | ||||
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Folkocracyis a studio album byRufus Wainwright,released byBMGon June 2, 2023.[2][3][4]
Composition
[edit]Folkocracywas produced byMitchell Froom.Guests on the album includeAnohni,Andrew Bird,David Byrne,Brandi Carlile,Sheryl Crow,Madison Cunningham,Susanna Hoffs,Chaka Khan,John Legend,Anna McGarrigle,Van Dyke Parks,Nicole Scherzinger,Chris Stills,andChaim Tannenbaum.[5]
Promotion
[edit]"Down in the Willow Garden"served as thelead single.[5]"Heading for Home" was the second single released.[6] "Harvest" was released as the third single soon after.
A video for "Twelve-Thirty (young girls are coming to the canyon)", a short promotional video for "Hush Little Baby" and a live performance video in the studio of "Alone" were released as well in June and July 2023.
Over the summer, the album was promoted by the Folkocracy tour, on which most of the album was performed live with a band that included Rufus' sister, Lucy Wainwright Roche.
Reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Pitchfork | 7.3/10[7] |
Pitchforkrated the album 7.3 out of 10.[7]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Alone" (featuringMadison Cunningham) | Ewan MacColl | 3:14 |
| 2. | "Heading for Home" (featuringJohn Legend) | Peggy Seeger | 4:22 |
| 3. | "Twelve-Thirty (Young Girls Are Coming to the Canyon)"(featuringSusanna Hoffs,Chris StillsandSheryl Crow) | John E.A. Phillips | 3:42 |
| 4. | "Down in the Willow Garden"(featuringBrandi Carlile) | Charlie Monroe | 3:05 |
| 5. | "Shenandoah" | Traditional | 3:17 |
| 6. | "Nacht und Träume" | 2:41 | |
| 7. | "Harvest"(featuringAndrew Birdand Chris Stills) | Neil Young | 3:03 |
| 8. | "Going to a Town"(featuringAnohni) | Rufus Wainwright | 4:16 |
| 9. | "High on a Rocky Ledge" (featuringDavid Byrne) | Louis Hardin | 4:25 |
| 10. | "Kaulana Nā Pua"(featuringNicole Scherzinger) |
| 3:37 |
| 11. | "Hush Little Baby"(featuringMartha WainwrightandLucy Wainwright Roche) | Traditional | 3:54 |
| 12. | "Black Gold" (featuringVan Dyke Parks) | Van Dyke Parks | 4:40 |
| 13. | "Cotton Eyed Joe"(featuringChaka Khan) | Traditional | 3:15 |
| 14. | "Arthur McBride" | Traditional | 7:33 |
| 15. | "Wild Mountain Thyme"(featuringAnna McGarrigle,Chaim Tannenbaum,Lily Lanken, Lucy Wainwright Roche, and Martha Wainwright) | Traditional | 5:46 |
| Total length: | 60:55 | ||
Personnel
[edit]Musicians
- Rufus Wainwright– vocals (all tracks), guitar (track 11), piano (14)
- Madison Cunningham– guitar (1, 2, 4, 7, 10, 11)
- David Piltch– bass (2–5, 7, 8, 10, 11)
- Rob Moose– arrangement, strings (2, 8)
- Patrick Sauber – banjo (2)
- Val McCallum– guitar (3, 5, 8)
- Mitchell Froom–harpsichord,Mellotron(3); piano (5, 6),electric piano(8)
- Pete Thomas– drums (3)
- Steve Amedée– tambourine (3)
- Patrick Warren– organ (5)
- Greg Leisz–lap steel guitar(7, 10), guitar (10),mandolin(11)
- Andrew Bird– violin (7)
- Jacob Mann – piano (8, 13)
- Blake Mills– guitar (9)
- Ted Poor – percussion (10)
- Van Dyke Parks–accordion,piano (12)
- Richard Parks – mandolin (12)
- Anna McGarrigle– accordion (15)
- Chaim Tannenbaum– banjo (15)
Technical
- Mitchell Froom –production
- Bob Ludwig–mastering
- David Boucher –mixing,engineering
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scottish Albums(OCC)[8] | 18 |
| UK Album Downloads(OCC)[9] | 23 |
| UK Independent Albums(OCC)[10] | 8 |
| UK Americana Albums(OCC)[11] | 3 |
| USTop Album Sales(Billboard)[12] | 63 |
References
[edit]- ^"Rufus Wainwright on His 'Blatant' Grammy-Bait New Album 'Folkocracy,' Released 25 Years After His Debut".June 2, 2023.Archivedfrom the original on June 3, 2023.RetrievedJune 3,2023.
- ^Murray, Robin (March 7, 2023)."Rufus Wainwright Details New Album 'Folkocracy' | News".Clash.Archivedfrom the original on March 7, 2023.RetrievedMarch 7,2023.
- ^"Rufus Wainwright Announces New Covers Album Feat. David Byrne, Anohni, Chaka Khan, & More".Stereogum.March 7, 2023.Archivedfrom the original on March 7, 2023.RetrievedMarch 7,2023.
- ^Liebig, Lorie (March 7, 2023)."Brandi Carlile Joins Rufus Wainwright for Haunting Murder Ballad 'Down in the Willow Garden' [LISTEN]".98.1 KHAK.Archivedfrom the original on March 8, 2023.RetrievedMarch 8,2023.
- ^abMadarang, Charisma (March 7, 2023)."Rufus Wainwright Previews New LP With 'Masochistic' Folk Ballad Featuring Brandi Carlile".Rolling Stone.Archivedfrom the original on March 8, 2023.RetrievedMarch 8,2023.
- ^Major, Michael (April 11, 2023)."Rufus Wainwright Shares 'Heading For Home (Feat. John Legend)'".BroadwayWorld.Archivedfrom the original on April 15, 2023.RetrievedApril 15,2023.
- ^abSoto, Alfred (June 6, 2023)."Rufus Wainwright:FolkocracyAlbum Review ".Pitchfork.Archivedfrom the original on June 7, 2023.RetrievedJune 7,2023.
- ^"Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100".Official Charts Company.Retrieved June 10, 2023.
- ^"Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100".Official Charts Company.Retrieved June 10, 2023.
- ^"Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50".Official Charts Company.Retrieved June 10, 2023.
- ^"Official Americana Albums Chart Top 40".Official Charts Company.Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ^"Rufus Wainwright Chart History (Top Album Sales)".Billboard.Retrieved April 29, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Rufus Wainwright – Down in the Willow Garden feat. Brandi Carlile (Official Video)onYouTube
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