Loudon Wainwright III 10 Songs For The New Depression (CD)

(Proper Records) 10 tracks, digisleeve

In addition to his musical activities, Wainwright III also worked as an actor. He became known to a wider audience with his role as the “singing surgeon” in the legendary series M*A*S*H. Since then, he has appeared in numerous films, including “The Aviator” (with Leonardo DiCaprio) and “28 Days” (with Sandra Bullock). His marriage to Canadian singer Kate McGarrigle produced a son (Rufus Wainwright) and a daughter (Martha Wainwright), both of whom also pursued careers in music. On “10 Songs For The New Depression,” the American artist delivers a remarkable and extremely personal statement on the current situation—Wainwright wrote all of the songs himself. The songs range from melancholic, sad titles to positive and even funny pieces.