Want One

Want One is Rufus Wainwright's 2003 album that blends pop rock and chamber pop into ornate, piano-led songs characterized by theatrical vocal delivery and rich orchestral arrangements. The record pairs intimate, confessional lyricism with baroque touches and diverse instrumentation, from sweeping strings and brass to piano and subtle rock rhythms, heard on tracks like "Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk" and "I Don't Know What It Is". As the first of his Want recordings, it showcases ambitious, theatrical songwriting and elaborate production.