Bish Bosch
Scott Walker · 2012
73 min · 9 tracks · country
A surreal tapestry of dissonant sounds and fragmented narratives, pushing the boundaries of avant-garde pop.
Why this album works
'Bish Bosch' received critical acclaim upon release, with publications like The Guardian praising its audacity and complexity. The album further established Walker's influence on contemporary experimental music, inspiring a new generation of artists to explore unconventional soundscapes and lyrical themes.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks surreal narratives to unpack dynamic journey through sound
- Context
- Released in December 2012, 'Bish Bosch' marked Scott Walker's return after a lengthy hiatus following 'The Drift' (2006). By this time, Walker had fully embraced his avant-garde tendencies, distancing himself from his earlier commercial success as a pop singer in the 1960s, and solidifying his position as an experimental artist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kate Bush· Duran Duran· David Bowie· giorge mijael· John Lennon· Ringo Starr· Joe Jackson· Bee Gees
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 ‘See You Don’t Bump His Head’ 4:06
- 2 Corps De Blah Standout 10:11
- 3 Phrasing 4:45
- 4 SDSS1416+13B (Zercon, a Flagpole Sitter) Standout 21:41
- 5 Epizootics! 9:40
- 6 Dimple 6:47
- 7 Tar 5:39
- 8 Pilgrim 2:26
- 9 The Day the “Conducator” Died Standout 7:45
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