Scott Walker 'The Drift' genius or pretension?
Posted by: ros on 17 May 2006
Scott Walker's last record 'Tilt' was released eleven years ago.
The Drift follows the same sonic territory with even less emphasis on conventional song structures and more on repeated blocks of sound.
A true artist on a singular path - 'The Drift' is a worthy follow up and a powerful edition to Walker's immense body of work. OR is this just over-stated, un-listenable audio pretension?
The Drift follows the same sonic territory with even less emphasis on conventional song structures and more on repeated blocks of sound.
A true artist on a singular path - 'The Drift' is a worthy follow up and a powerful edition to Walker's immense body of work. OR is this just over-stated, un-listenable audio pretension?
Posted on: 17 May 2006 by JoeH
People whose tastes I trust tell me it's brilliant, but I think it may be the wrong side of weird for me.
FWIW, Fopp Records will let you swap a CD if you really can't stand it.
FWIW, Fopp Records will let you swap a CD if you really can't stand it.
Posted on: 17 May 2006 by thejejk
I like what many of my friends call weird pop and rock music, I like music that doesn't follow the 'perfect-norm' so Scott Walker should fit the bill. I really want to like Scott Walker and I have tried to listen to the new record a couple of times but I just can't stand it. Sorry. I do feel that there are elements in the music that I should like so I will give him a couple of more tries, mostly to get used to the singing I guess.
So for now: Audio pretension!
Regards,
Jacob
So for now: Audio pretension!
Regards,
Jacob
Posted on: 18 May 2006 by Simon Matthews
I admit that by the end of the album I do feel like I have been subjected to some kind of aural torture. However his singular vision and approach makes for a very unique and immersive listening experience. I will say though that the album becomes more accessible the more it is listened to. Although the lyrics are quite fragmented they still have a way of unlocking ideas and emotions.
David Lynch films are not created to be easy going yet they have offered up some of my favourite cinematic moments. Things don't always have to be predictable or comfortable to connect with either the head or heart.
David Lynch films are not created to be easy going yet they have offered up some of my favourite cinematic moments. Things don't always have to be predictable or comfortable to connect with either the head or heart.
Posted on: 26 May 2006 by Guido Fawkes
It is a super album - so different from my usual listening and still very rewarding. I'm not sure I would use the word 'genius' to describe Scott (Nigel Blackwell is the only songwriter that I'd describe as a genius), but there are inspired moments and very few dull points in this work. I really like Tilt, but The Drift is even better.
Audio pretention: definitely not.
Audio pretention: definitely not.
Posted on: 26 May 2006 by JoeH
quote:Originally posted by ROTF:
It is a super album - so different from my usual listening and still very rewarding. I'm not sure I would use the word 'genius' to describe Scott (Nigel Blackwell is the only songwriter that I'd describe as a genius), but there are inspired moments and very few dull points in this work. I really like Tilt, but The Drift is even better.
Audio pretention: definitely not.
I'm feeling unavoidably drawn towards buying this!
Posted on: 26 May 2006 by Guido Fawkes
quote:Originally posted by JoeH:quote:Originally posted by ROTF:
It is a super album - so different from my usual listening and still very rewarding. I'm not sure I would use the word 'genius' to describe Scott (Nigel Blackwell is the only songwriter that I'd describe as a genius), but there are inspired moments and very few dull points in this work. I really like Tilt, but The Drift is even better.
Audio pretention: definitely not.
I'm feeling unavoidably drawn towards buying this!
Yes you've got to buy it - it is worth it for the listening experience. Once you becomes acustomized to it then I think you'll really like it.
Posted on: 02 June 2006 by Guido Fawkes
Just got Scott, Scott 2, Scott 3 and, what's his fourth album called, yes Scott 4. I like Scott 4 and have the others still to listen to, but Scott 4 is not as spectacular as The Drift.
Posted on: 02 June 2006 by sjust
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Posted on: 02 June 2006 by sjust
quote:Originally posted by Simon Matthews:
I admit that by the end of the album I do feel like I have been subjected to some kind of aural torture. However his singular vision and approach makes for a very unique and immersive listening experience. I will say though that the album becomes more accessible the more it is listened to. Although the lyrics are quite fragmented they still have a way of unlocking ideas and emotions.
David Lynch films are not created to be easy going yet they have offered up some of my favourite cinematic moments. Things don't always have to be predictable or comfortable to connect with either the head or heart.
Spot on, Simon.
Lynch's "Eraserhead" had the same irritating quality and effect on me. I'm halfway through "The Drift", now, and am sitting here, with my mouth open. Picture that...
Hmhh,
Stefan
Posted on: 04 June 2006 by Guido Fawkes
So which track do you think they should put out as the single? I'd go for The Escape.
I think Jolson & Jones is my favourite track though I really like Clara. It is just a sensational album.
I think Jolson & Jones is my favourite track though I really like Clara. It is just a sensational album.
Posted on: 07 June 2006 by Kevin-W
It is completely and utterly brilliant, with "Jesse" and "Cossacks Are" my personal favourites.
Scott Walker deserves praise for never resting on his laurels. How many other 63 year old artists are making music this uncompromising?
As one reviewer said, it makes "Tilt" sound like THe Kaiser Chiefs.
Scott Walker deserves praise for never resting on his laurels. How many other 63 year old artists are making music this uncompromising?
As one reviewer said, it makes "Tilt" sound like THe Kaiser Chiefs.