In 5 Easy Pieces – A Themed 5 CD Anthology
Scott Walker · 2003
345 min · 93 tracks · country
A rich tapestry of orchestral pop and experimental sounds woven with introspective lyrics and lush arrangements.
Why this album works
'In 5 Easy Pieces' is significant not just as a retrospective of Walker's diverse catalog but also for its critical acclaim. The album highlighted Walker's impact on both popular music and avant-garde circles, influencing artists across genres and earning him renewed interest during the early 2000s, a time when he was rediscovered by a new generation of fans.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks introspective reflections for quiet moments rich orchestral arrangements to explore
- Context
- By the time 'In 5 Easy Pieces' was released in 2003, Scott Walker had transitioned from his early years as a pop sensation in the 1960s to a respected avant-garde artist. This anthology showcases his evolution, compiling tracks from various phases of his career, including his experimental works that began to emerge prominently in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
- 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.
Disc 1
- 1 Prologue / Little Things 3:40
- 2 I Don’t Want to Hear It Anymore 3:45
- 3 In My Room 2:33
- 4 After the Lights Go Out 4:07
- 5 Archangel 3:42
- 6 Orpheus 3:25
- 7 Mrs Murphy 3:19
- 8 Montague Terrace (in Blue) 3:27
- 9 Such a Small Love 4:53
- 10 The Amorous Humphrey Plugg 4:30
- 11 It’s Raining Today Standout 3:59
- 12 Rosemary 3:21
- 13 Big Louise 3:08
- 14 Angels of Ashes 4:20
- 15 Hero of the War 2:25
- 16 Time Operator 3:37
- 17 Joe 3:40
- 18 The War Is Over (Epilogue) 3:37
Disc 2
- 1 Where’s the Girl? 3:11
- 2 You’re All Around Me 2:37
- 3 Just Say Goodbye 3:36
- 4 Hurting Each Other 2:43
- 5 Genevieve 2:51
- 6 Once Upon a Summertime 3:51
- 7 When Joanna Loved Me 3:08
- 8 Joanna 3:52
- 9 Angelica 4:01
- 10 Always Coming Back to You 2:36
- 11 The Bridge 2:48
- 12 Best of Both Worlds 3:14
- 13 Two Weeks Since You’ve Gone 2:46
- 14 On Your Own Again 1:45
- 15 Someone Who Cared 2:57
- 16 Long About Now 2:06
- 17 Scope J 10:50
- 18 Lullaby (By‐By‐By) 11:06
Disc 3
- 1 Jackie 3:22
- 2 Mathilde 2:37
- 3 The Girls and Dogs 3:08
- 4 Amsterdam 3:04
- 5 Next 2:49
- 6 The Girls From the Streets 4:09
- 7 My Death 4:56
- 8 Sons Of 3:43
- 9 If You Go Away 4:59
- 10 Copenhagen 2:24
- 11 We Came Through 1:56
- 12 30 Century Man Standout 1:28
- 13 Rhymes of Goodbye 3:05
- 14 Thanks for Chicago Mr. James 2:16
- 15 Cowbells Shakin’ 1:05
- 16 My Way Home 3:29
- 17 Lines 3:27
- 18 Rawhide 3:50
- 19 Blanket Roll Blues 3:13
- 20 Tilt 5:05
- 21 Patriot 8:01
Disc 4
- 1 The Plague 3:34
- 2 Plastic Palace People 6:05
- 3 Boy Child 3:37
- 4 The Shut Out 2:47
- 5 Fat Mama Kick 2:52
- 6 Nite Flights 4:21
- 7 The Electrician Standout 6:02
- 8 Dealer 5:09
- 9 Track ‘3’ 3:42
- 10 Sleepwalkers Woman 4:12
- 11 Track ‘5’ 3:32
- 12 Farmer in the City 6:35
- 13 The Cockfighter 5:59
- 14 Bouncer See Bouncer… 8:34
- 15 Face on Breast 5:15
Disc 5
- 1 Light 3:21
- 2 Deadlier Than the Male 2:32
- 3 The Rope and the Colt 2:01
- 4 Meadow 1:24
- 5 The Seventh Seal 4:58
- 6 The Darkest Forest 5:44
- 7 The Ballad of Sacco and Vanzetti 3:32
- 8 The Summer Knows 3:20
- 9 Glory Road 3:33
- 10 Isabel 6:40
- 11 Man From Reno 4:22
- 12 The Church of the Apostles 5:51
- 13 Indecent Sacrifice 4:07
- 14 Bombupper 0:52
- 15 I Threw It All Away 2:20
- 16 River of Blood 1:26
- 17 Only Myself to Blame 3:38
- 18 Running 1:44
- 19 The Time Is Out of Joint! 1:10
- 20 Never Again 1:27
- 21 Closing 1:54
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