Soused cover

Soused

Scott Walker · 2014

48 min · 5 tracks · country

A haunting fusion of orchestral arrangements and dissonant soundscapes envelops the listener in a dark, surreal ambiance.

Why this album works

The album received critical acclaim for its ambitious sound and was noted for its exploration of themes around mortality and existential dread. Soused debuted at number 1 in the UK Independent Albums Chart and solidified Walker's place as a significant figure in contemporary experimental music.
Best for
steady mid-tempo haunting atmosphere immersive experience for late nights dark surreal ambiance exploration
Context
Soused is Scott Walker's 14th studio album, released after a lengthy hiatus following his 2006 album The Drift. At this point in his career, Walker had fully embraced avant-garde experimentation, collaborating with the experimental rock band Sunn O))) to create a work that further pushed the boundaries of his already unconventional sound.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Brando Standout 8:45
  • 2 Herod 2014 Standout 12:01
  • 3 Bull 9:23
  • 4 Fetish Standout 9:09
  • 5 Lullaby 9:24

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