“You Cheated Me” - Martha Wainwright
Monday, July 28th, 2008 at 12:00 am
Daughter of Loudon Wainwright III and younger sister of Rufus Wainwright, Martha Wainwright has started to make a name for herself. Her vocals are all over Rufus’ albums and it is a warm counterpoint to her brother’s nasal detachment. Her songwriting is far more bitter and relationship-oriented as the fantastic song from her first solo album written about her father shows in the title: “Bloody Mother Fucking Asshole”.
Her new solo album, I Know You’re Married But I’ve Got Feelings Too, which should win all sorts of Album Title of the Year awards, came out a few weeks ago and while I haven’t given it the listen it deserves, there is a song that jumps out immediately. It’s a real-life pop song that radio would should play and it is catchy as hell — especially the chorus. Another highlight of the album is a fantastic remake of Eurythmics’ “Love Is A Stranger”. Here’s the video. Look for some naughtiness at 1:48. You can do that at bars?
Listening to: “You Cheated Me” - Martha Wainwright
July 28th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Hey there, Howard! Been followin you, just lurking because, well, I can.
Great song! Love the naughtiness. Leave it to you to find it! :)
Talk soon! I’m thinking about starting a radio show and I will definitely need a guest or two! You in?
July 28th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
This is why she is my favorite Wainwright!! That and the fact that I can’t stand her brothers voice. Anyway… Great Video!!
July 28th, 2008 at 10:42 pm
i’ll buy the album if only because of the great video. and i agree with dan on the brother game. i hope she doesn’t kiss her brother like angelina does. at least never in public, right?
July 30th, 2008 at 1:38 am
Yes, you can do that kind of thing in bars. On the top deck of London double decker buses too. Mindful of arrest, of course. x
August 3rd, 2008 at 6:17 am
Woah, crazy video!