{"product_id":"loudon-wainwright-iii-album-ii","title":"Loudon Wainwright III – Album II","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eLoudon Wainwright III – Album II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second album from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLoudon Wainwright III\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAlbum II\u003c\/em\u003e perfectly showcases the sharp wit, emotional honesty and distinctive storytelling that would define his long and influential career. Released in 1971, the record blends folk, acoustic rock and singer-songwriter traditions with a uniquely observational approach that is by turns humorous, poignant and deeply personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWainwright's gift lies in finding the extraordinary within everyday life, and throughout \u003cem\u003eAlbum II\u003c\/em\u003e he delivers songs filled with character, irony and self-awareness. Tracks such as \u003cem\u003eMotel Blues\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eNice Jewish Girls\u003c\/em\u003e display his trademark humour, while songs like \u003cem\u003eOld Friend\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWinter Song\u003c\/em\u003e reveal a more reflective and vulnerable side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusically, the album remains rooted in acoustic folk traditions, allowing the strength of the songwriting and Wainwright's expressive vocal delivery to take centre stage. The result is a record that feels intimate and conversational, yet packed with memorable melodies and lyrical insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA key early release from one of America's most respected singer-songwriters, \u003cem\u003eAlbum II\u003c\/em\u003e remains an essential listen for fans of folk, acoustic music and intelligent, character-driven songwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMe And My Friend The Cat – 3:24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotel Blues – 2:50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNice Jewish Girls – 2:10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe Careful, There's A Baby In The House – 3:18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA. I Know I'm Unhappy \/ B. Suicide Song \/ C. Glenville Reel – 3:11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaw Your Name In The Paper – 2:15\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSamson And The Warden – 3:10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlane, Too – 3:10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook That Dinner, Dora – 2:06\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld Friend – 2:58\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld Paint – 3:50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinter Song – 3:31\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Zus8hzMLWeE?si=jYqhiAqyi1MCSU_E\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors' Choice Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54308314874198,"sku":"CCM-633","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_60ecaa13-9067-4e85-a77e-e447c791e311.jpg?v=1782210945","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/loudon-wainwright-iii-album-ii","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}