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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I've been plundering all of Scott Walkers albums of late, and I have to say that this one Scott 4, is by far the best album. My favourite track is without doubt 'Angels of Ashes'. There is something timeless about this album where most of the tracks have aged really well. But that voice - how it booms out of the speakers and seems to dominate the music, is simply great.
From what I've read, this album was quickly deleted upon release, and I guess this is a symptom of it being too forward for it's time.
From what I've read, this album was quickly deleted upon release, and I guess this is a symptom of it being too forward for it's time.
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Scott Walker is a new discovery for me, I thought I would check him out after hearing that some of my favourite artists (Radiohead, Rufus Wainwright, Bowie) cite him as a major influence. I learned that this album was one of his worst in terms of sales and got deleted soon after release which I find absurd because this is a classic album! His silky voice croons over lush, string-laden textures and the arrangements are breathtaking, just as good as anything that's around at the moment. The combination of that distinctive voice, quality songwriting and powerful lyrical content makes this timeless music. To top it off, it has been digitally remastered and booms out of the speakers! Trust me, this album is worthy of your pennies.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Vinyl
By the time Scott Walker released Scott 4, he'd been both a sixties pop star and then a solo artist who initially managed to retain a portion of his teenage audience as he headed off into new territory. Not many artists have made this transition. Scott, his first solo album mixed his own songs, Brel covers and other covers. Scott 2 was a similar mix, however by the time he released Scott 3 he was combining the Brel material with his own exceptional songwriting talent. Scott 4 was the first record that was made up of his own compositions only. It is regarded as his best work, with good reason. It starts with 'The Seventh Seal' an homage to the film of the same name. Using horns, acoustic guitars, orchestration and a chorus he conjures up an epic scene. Rather different to the other records released at the time! He moves on through some familar Walker territory on 'On Your Own Again' then slips into 'The World's Strongest Man' with it's beautiful soaring chorus. 'The Angels Of Ashes' is beautifully sung, and 'Boy Child' sounds truly amazing. This is a classic album and it doesn't have a bad song on it. It is short and concise too-Scott goes anti-war andpolitical on 'Hero of The War' and the 'Old Man's Back Again' respectively. 'The Old Man's Back Again' features a stunning bass line-did Scott play this bass line? The record is rounded off by the country tinged 'Duchess', a contempory sounding (for him) 'Get Behind Me' and 'The Rhymes of Goodbye'. All in all a great record, beautifully sung- Scott is a truly talented singer. A shame then, that the record was unsuccessful at the time of it's release. However, time has been kind to Scott 4 and it is now well regarded and deservedly so! A truly uncompromising effort-just like 'Tilt' possibly his best (and most recent) work.
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Great album
Great album. Scott Walker isn't to everyone's taste, however, I'd recommend this album if you were tempted to sample his work
Published 2 months ago by Elle et belle
Scott Walker's masterpiece
'Scott 4', by far Scott Walker's best album, maintained the Brel influence of his previous three, but now the material (a decadent mileu of prostitutes, gansters and misfits) and... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Daniel Margrain
Secret Scott
At the time I was told "don't tell anyone this".
This was back in 1991, I think.
I was in the studio painting maps of The Gulf in oil on polythene. Read more
This was back in 1991, I think.
I was in the studio painting maps of The Gulf in oil on polythene. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Anthony Dolphin
I've found a gem!
During a short spell in hospital I managed to read Impossible Dream and pick up on the history of Scott's music. So much I have missed. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Essie
Scott 4, Scott Walker - intriguing and enigmatic, yet accessible...
`Seriously, everyone needs a bit of Scott Walker in their lives' - so said a friend of mine, recommending I buy this album. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Victor
Lost and found
Deleted by the record company.
Rediscovered.
This is an amazing album that will last a lifetime.
Buy it.
Rediscovered.
This is an amazing album that will last a lifetime.
Buy it.
Published 22 months ago by J. Tootle
hmmm... Drifting into Scott 4
I come to this album in reverse, ie, i started with The Drift, then i got Tilt and then one of the many 'Best of' Scott Walker compilations that seem to be around (but have nothing... Read more
Published on 5 Sep 2008 by d.a.p.
goghbil
Oh Scott Walker, how thou has forsaken pop music...
These are simpler times, where melody reigns supreme and lyrics invite you through the door gently. Read more
These are simpler times, where melody reigns supreme and lyrics invite you through the door gently. Read more
Published on 27 April 2008 by 77
Pearls Before Swine
You have to appreciate an album like this in the context of the times in which it was made. In my humble opinion, Scott had already made his rare and beautiful masterpiece - Scott... Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2007 by pikeyboy
One of the best albums ever
Whoever said this is "lounge" needs ... well I won't go into the details here ... only to say some remedial work is required. Read more
Published on 1 April 2007 by Stephen Degnan
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