Boy Child: The Best of Scott Walker 1967–1970
Scott Walker · 2000
68 min · 20 tracks · country
A haunting blend of orchestral pop and introspective lyrics, echoing the complexities of human emotion.
Why this album works
This album highlights Scott Walker's pivotal contributions to music during the late 1960s, showcasing tracks that influenced the art rock movement. Critical reception was strong, with various publications noting how Walker's unique approach to songwriting and arrangement set him apart, often citing his impact on subsequent artists exploring similar avant-pop aesthetics.
- Best for
- wave-like emotional dynamics introspective moments of reflection haunting orchestral arrangements
- Context
- Released in 2000, this compilation serves as a retrospective of Scott Walker's formative years from 1967 to 1970, capturing his evolution from pop idol to avant-garde artist. By this time, Walker had already made significant strides in his career, moving past his early success with The Walker Brothers and delving into more experimental sounds that defined his solo work.
- 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 The Plague 3:33
- 2 Montague Terrace (in Blue) 3:32
- 3 Such a Small Love 4:57
- 4 The Amorous Humphrey Plugg 4:32
- 5 The Girls From the Streets 4:12
- 6 Plastic Palace People Standout 6:09
- 7 The Bridge 2:50
- 8 It’s Raining Today 4:01
- 9 Copenhagen 2:23
- 10 Big Louise 3:11
- 11 We Came Through 2:02
- 12 The Seventh Seal Standout 4:58
- 13 On Your Own Again 1:47
- 14 Boy Child Standout 3:39
- 15 The Old Man’s Back Again 3:46
- 16 Prologue 1:21
- 17 Little Things (That Keep Us Together) 2:22
- 18 Time Operator 3:39
- 19 The War Is Over (Sleepers) (Epilogue) 3:38
- 20 The Rope and the Colt 2:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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