A musical child born of musical parents, Rufus Wainwright's upbringing and background are as bohemian as it gets. So 'Crumb By Crumb' is exactly the kind of song you'd expect him to come out with - a mellow, swing-based number with a coffee shop feel. It doesn't exactly set your pulse racing, but the casually twanging double bass and smooth vocals will sound good on a sunny Sunday afternoon.
A forthcoming support slot with Elton John in Dublin should raise the profile of this gifted singer-songwriter a notch or two - but this single is the kind of track which sounds better sliding out of your stereo speakers, than in the live arena.
~Chris Watkeys
