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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.

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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