Rich and Resplendent
The first single to be taken from Rufus Wainwright's new album, 'Release The Stars', 'Going To A Town' is a reflective, showy refrain with a swinging rhythm that turns its doleful lyrics, "I'm so tired of you America", into spotlit gems that glitter with feeling. Shimmering strings and impassioned intermittent female vocals add strength to Wainwright's searing vocals and bring the slow and sultry number to life. Strings ripple away building the epic feel of this real bluesy showstopper that's a fine indicator of Wainwright's continued ability to make sensational tunes.
'Going To A Town' is an impassioned waltz that pirouettes on the bleeding body of American patriotism; rich and resplendent, this is one of the most lavish political tunes you've ever heard, but as powerful as Dylan, or his younger counterpart, Conor Oberst.