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Unfollow the Rules

Unfollow the Rules is a studio album by Rufus Wainwright, released on July 10, 2020. It marks Wainwright's ninth of original material, his first since Out of the Game (2012), and his first under BMG.[1] The album was produced by Mitchell Froom, and other contributors include Matt Chamberlain, Jim Keltner, and Blake Mills.

Unfollow the Rules

July 10, 2020

Mid-2018 – early 2019

51:29

"Trouble in Paradise", released in October 2019, served as the album's lead single. "Damsel in Distress", "Peaceful Afternoon", and "Alone Time" were released in February, March, and April 2020, respectively. Originally scheduled to be available on April 24, the album's release date was pushed back to July 24 because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.[2]


It was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.[3]

Recording[edit]

Songs were tracked at United Recording.[12]

Unfollow the Rules: The Paramour Sessions[edit]

Wainwright released the live album Unfollow the Rules: The Paramour Sessions in 2021.[54]