Pola X
Scott Walker · 1999
55 min · 16 tracks · country
A haunting blend of avant-garde orchestrations laced with existential musings and eerie vocal textures.
Why this album works
'Pola X' is notable for its ambitious orchestral arrangements and abstract lyrical content, which challenged traditional song structures. The album received critical acclaim, showcasing Walker's evolution as a composer and influencing a generation of artists interested in merging pop with experimental elements.
- Best for
- haunting explorations of existence wave-like pacing with resolution eerie vocal textures throughout
- Context
- Released in 1999, 'Pola X' marked Scott Walker's return to music after a lengthy hiatus following the critically acclaimed 'Tilt' in 1995. This album continued his exploration of avant-garde soundscapes and complex themes, solidifying his status as an influential figure in experimental music during this period.
- 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 Time Is Out of Joint! 1:08
- 2 Light 3:20
- 3 Meadow 2:09
- 4 The Darkest Forest Standout 5:42
- 5 Extra Blues 6:03
- 6 Never Again 1:26
- 7 Iza Kana Zanbi Standout 8:53
- 8 Trang Mo Ben Suo 1:15
- 9 Zai Na Yao Yuan De Di Fang 0:59
- 10 The Church of the Apostles 5:53
- 11 Bombupper 1:39
- 12 River of Blood Standout 1:22
- 13 Blink 5:21
- 14 Running 1:56
- 15 Closing 1:49
- 16 Isabel 6:51
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