It's Raining Today: The Scott Walker Story (1967–70) cover

Released 30 years ago

It's Raining Today: The Scott Walker Story (1967–70)

Scott Walker · 1996

58 min · 17 tracks · country

A melancholic blend of orchestral pop and introspective lyrics that echo the complexities of human emotion.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • melancholic reflections on life
  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • thoughtful listening during solitude
  • evocative storytelling through sound

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
  • seek straightforward, catchy tunes

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1996, Scott Walker was rediscovering his earlier works with 'It's Raining Today: The Scott Walker Story (1967–70)', which compiles his seminal songs from the late 60s. This release came after a significant hiatus in his mainstream popularity, marking a retrospective look at his influence on music and solidifying his cult status among fans and critics alike.
Stylistic neighbors
David Bowie· Nick Cave· Tim Buckley

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Big Louise 3:12
  • 2 Jackie 3:22
  • 3 The World’s Strongest Man 2:20
  • 4 It’s Raining Today 4:01
  • 5 Montague Terrace (in Blue) 3:28
  • 6 Through a Long and Sleepless Night 4:11
  • 7 Next 2:50
  • 8 The Seventh Seal 4:56
  • 9 Plastic Palace People 6:06
  • 10 Rosemary 3:24
  • 11 The Old Man’s Back Again (Dedicated to the Neo-Stalinist Regime) 3:42
  • 12 Joe 3:41
  • 13 Lights of Cincinnati 3:21
  • 14 Cowbells Shakin’ 1:05
  • 15 Thanks for Chicago Mr. James 2:17
  • 16 Little Things (That Keep Us Together) 2:19
  • 17 Joanna 3:57

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