Singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III would go through several changes over the course of his career, dabbling in rock, pop, and novelty songs. But his 1970 debut album finds him at his most bare-bones and rootsy. Accompanied by only an acoustic guitar, and singing songs by turns poetic, confessional, and sarcastic, Wainwright was only one of a long string of artists to be touted as the next Bob Dylan. But Wainwright's style is distinctive: he has an off-hand manner with description, he isn't afraid to show sentiment, and his comedy can be both cutting and charming. Whether on School Days, a witty portrait of youth; the heartbreaking Hospital Lady; or the anti-self righteous righteousness of Glad to See You've Got Religion, ALBUM I is an impressive first statement from a unique singer-songwriter.

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