Soused
Scott Walker · 2014
48 min · 5 tracks · country music
A haunting blend of orchestral arrangements and experimental soundscapes that challenge traditional pop structures.
Top tracks — play these first
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Herod 2014 — This track features dissonant instrumentation paired with unsettling lyrics, capturing the album's thematic exploration of violence and morality.
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Brando — Opening with a cinematic atmosphere, this song encapsulates the haunting quality of the album while addressing themes of isolation and identity.
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Fetish — Employing stark contrasts between soft vocals and abrasive sounds, this track exemplifies the tension that runs throughout Soused.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Soused blends orchestral and experimental sounds, pushing boundaries while maintaining a cohesive yet challenging structure.
What we noticed
- The album features lengthy tracks that often exceed six minutes, allowing for extended exploration of themes and soundscapes.
- Vocals are delivered in a sparse manner, often layered with ambient noise, which challenges traditional song structures.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo haunting atmosphere
- immersive experience for late nights
- dark surreal ambiance exploration
- patient listening with layered detail
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat or fast-paced
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Soused marks Scott Walker's first collaboration with the avant-garde group Sunn O))) and follows his previous album, Bish Bosch, released in 2012. At this point in his career, Walker was deeply exploring the boundaries of music, solidifying his status as an influential figure in experimental music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Nick Cave· Tim Buckley
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Brando 8:45
- 2 Herod 2014 12:01
- 3 Bull 9:23
- 4 Fetish 9:09
- 5 Lullaby 9:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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