Scott 4
Scott Walker · 1969
32 min · 10 tracks · country
A haunting blend of orchestral arrangements and introspective lyrics that explore existential themes and personal anguish.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- existential themes for deep thinking
- haunting orchestral arrangements throughout
- introspective listening in solitude
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- seek upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1969, Scott Walker had transitioned from pop idol to avant-garde artist, with 'Scott 4' being his fourth solo album. This release followed the more commercially successful 'Scott 3', showcasing his willingness to delve deeper into darker, more complex themes while distancing himself from mainstream expectations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Nick Cave· Tim Buckley
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Seventh Seal 4:57
- 2 On Your Own Again 1:48
- 3 The World’s Strongest Man 2:21
- 4 Angels of Ashes 4:21
- 5 Boy Child 3:38
- 6 Hero of the War 2:28
- 7 The Old Man’s Back Again (Dedicated to the Neo-Stalinist Regime) 3:43
- 8 Duchess 2:50
- 9 Get Behind Me 3:14
- 10 Rhymes of Goodbye 3:04
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