Re: The Electrician
rosskolnikov
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No drugs needed. I just love how the song opens up with that beautiful orchestral swirl in the middle,
completely betraying the awfulness of the protagonist. This was the mid-point for Scott Walker,
where his avant garde tendencies meshed perfectly with his earlier romantic side. I enjoy The Drift
and Tilt, but only in small doses.Those first four solo albums are chock full of stellar material and great arrangements, and there are a
few gems afterwards.Some Walker Bros. songs like "Orpheus" hint at what was coming, too. And his version of Jacques Brel's "Next" is a riot.Favorites include "Montague Terrace in Blue," "Plastic Palace People," "Big Louise," "Rosemary," "Hero of
the War," "The War Is Over," and (of course) "The Electrician." And his version of Boz Scagg's "We're All
Alone" is nicely done.I think Scott Walker has been pretty brave to follow his muse over the last 20 years or so.
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No drugs needed. I just love how the song opens up with that beautiful orchestral swirl in the middle,
completely betraying the awfulness of the protagonist. This was the mid-point for Scott Walker,
where his avant garde tendencies meshed perfectly with his earlier romantic side. I enjoy The Drift
and Tilt, but only in small doses.Those first four solo albums are chock full of stellar material and great arrangements, and there are a
few gems afterwards.Some Walker Bros. songs like "Orpheus" hint at what was coming, too. And his version of Jacques Brel's "Next" is a riot.Favorites include "Montague Terrace in Blue," "Plastic Palace People," "Big Louise," "Rosemary," "Hero of
the War," "The War Is Over," and (of course) "The Electrician." And his version of Boz Scagg's "We're All
Alone" is nicely done.I think Scott Walker has been pretty brave to follow his muse over the last 20 years or so.
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