History

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Loudon Wainwright III
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Release type:

studio album

First released:

Nov 17 1992

Overview Edit

History is the twelfth studio album by American singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III, released on September 21, 1992 on Charisma Records. The album was recorded following the death of Wainwright's father, Loudon Wainwright Jr.. Regarding his father's death and its influence on History, Wainwright states that:

The album features deeply personal compositions, with a musical style that ranges from talking blues ("Talking New Bob Dylan") to almost pure country rock ("So Many Songs") and modern folk ("The Picture", "Men").

History is often regarded as breakthrough in Wainwright's career. Allmusic call the album "his masterpiece", and both Bruce Springsteen and Bob Geldof cited it as their favourite album of the year.

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Record label:

Charisma Records America, Inc.

Catalog number:

V2-86416

Release dates:

1992 in United States

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Genres

Singer-Songwriter, Traditional Folk. Vote on Genres

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