Rufus Wainwright – Rufus Wainwright Born of quite famous and half-successful singers Loudun Wainwright III and Kate McGariggle, Rufus was born in 1973 and made his first album in 1998 so should really be considered a Twenty-First Century Artist; and in many ways he is. Openly gay and recording what and when he wants, seemingly shunning popularity to sing whatever he likes.  His voice is quite unlike anyone else, he almost slurs his slightly nasal words but emphasises the emotion rather than following the music.  I first bought his third album ‘Want’ which may be his first Masterpiece and worked my way back to this debut which had all his trademark vocal mannerisms.  Best songs  – ‘Foolish Love’, ‘Damned Ladies’ and ‘Imaginary Love’.  You either love Rufus or hate his drawling vocals – I rather love him