Scott Walker – Scott 4

Scott 4 is the fifth solo album by the American singer-songwriter and producer Scott Walker, who was born as Scott Engel. It was released on November 1, 1969 by Philips and Fontana Records. The album is notable for being the first one to feature only original compositions by Walker, who had previously recorded covers of Jacques Brel songs and other artists. The album also showcases Walker’s eclectic and experimental style, blending art pop, avant-garde, folk, and soul influences with his distinctive baritone voice and poetic lyrics.

Scott 4 was a commercial failure when it was first released, possibly due to Walker’s decision to use his birth name instead of his stage name on the cover. The album was deleted soon after and became a rare collector’s item. However, the album has since been reissued under Walker’s stage name and has received critical acclaim as one of his best works . The album has also influenced many artists, such as David Bowie, Radiohead, Jarvis Cocker, and Suede . Scott 4 is a masterpiece of art pop and avant-garde music that showcases Walker’s unique vision and talent as a songwriter and performer.