Tilt cover

Tilt

Scott Walker · 1995

56 min · 9 tracks · country

Dark, haunting melodies intertwine with experimental soundscapes, forging an unsettling yet captivating auditory experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dark haunting melodies throughout
  • wave-like pacing with resolution
  • captivating auditory experience unfolding
  • immersive journey into unease

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat and cheerful music
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Tilt' was released in 1995, Scott Walker had shifted from his pop beginnings in the 1960s to embrace a more avant-garde and experimental direction. This album followed his 1984 release 'Climate of Hunter', marking a continued evolution into challenging, introspective music that often alienated mainstream audiences.
Stylistic neighbors
David Bowie· Nick Cave· Tim Buckley

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Farmer in the City 6:37
  • 2 The Cockfighter 6:01
  • 3 Bouncer See Bouncer 8:46
  • 4 Manhattan 6:05
  • 5 Face on Breast 5:15
  • 6 Bolivia ’95 7:44
  • 7 Patriot (A Single) 8:27
  • 8 Tilt 5:12
  • 9 Rosary 2:40

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