We've reached the Top 5! From here on in, only the brave (read: foolhardy) need apply. This dark-as-black-satin composition from the Prince of Darkness revolves around Clara Petacci, the mistress of Benito Mussolini. And although it's testament to Walker's truly singular vision, it's quite terrifying.
@AlteGeist By the time you get to "Climate of The Hunter", you're standing on the precipice overlooking this particular chasm.
@Bukowski Already a modern classic. Depending on who you ask (me), it's better than Tilt or Bish Bosch.
@clementix Definitely check out the whole album, it's great.
@pauseliveaction Thank you for pointing that out, I sort of feel that piece of knowledge is crucial to enjoying this song.
9 Comments (since 28 Jul 2015)
aHandfulOfRain
We've reached the Top 5! From here on in, only the brave (read: foolhardy) need apply. This dark-as-black-satin composition from the Prince of Darkness revolves around Clara Petacci, the mistress of Benito Mussolini. And although it's testament to Walker's truly singular vision, it's quite terrifying.
AlteGeist
slowly working my way through walker's discography (i'm up to Scott 4)- i see i have a lot to look forward to.
Bukowski
I adore this album.
clementix
New to me and quite amazing.
pauseliveaction
Even more disturbing that the percussion sound is actually the sound of someone punching a dead pig.
aHandfulOfRain
@AlteGeist By the time you get to "Climate of The Hunter", you're standing on the precipice overlooking this particular chasm. @Bukowski Already a modern classic. Depending on who you ask (me), it's better than Tilt or Bish Bosch. @clementix Definitely check out the whole album, it's great. @pauseliveaction Thank you for pointing that out, I sort of feel that piece of knowledge is crucial to enjoying this song.
Bukowski
@aHandfulOfRain Agreed; it's better than 'Tilt' and 'Bish Bosch'; in fact I think that it is his best solo album.
Axol
Excellent. Only really know his Jacques Brel interpretations - must check out his other stuff.
Sid_Bonkers
Wow, is this the Scot Walker of The Walker Brothers fame? Whod have thunk!!