The Moviegoer cover

The Moviegoer

Scott Walker · 1972

38 min · 12 tracks · country

A lush tapestry of orchestral arrangements envelops haunting vocals in this introspective collection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • haunting vocals for introspective moods
  • lush orchestral arrangements enveloping
  • for quiet evening listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
  • seek standalone single experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time Scott Walker released 'The Moviegoer' in 1972, he was transitioning from his early pop success with The Walker Brothers to a more avant-garde solo career. This album followed his critically acclaimed work 'Scott 4' and marked a deeper exploration into emotional and thematic complexity, showcasing Walker's artistic evolution during this period.
Stylistic neighbors
David Bowie· Nick Cave· Tim Buckley

Tracklist

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

  • 1 This Way Mary 2:32
  • 2 Speak Softly Love 3:53
  • 3 Glory Road 3:33
  • 4 That Night 3:01
  • 5 The Summer Knows 3:20
  • 6 The Ballad of Sacco and Vanzetti 3:32
  • 7 A Face in the Crowd 3:24
  • 8 Joe Hill 2:22
  • 9 Loss of Love 3:08
  • 10 All His Children 2:51
  • 11 Come Saturday Morning 3:36
  • 12 Easy Come Easy Go 3:00

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