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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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