Album Of The Week (4/16/24) - Scott Engel (Walker) : Scott 4
Album of the week: Scott Engel (Walker) - Scott 4
This is one of those albums that IMO exceeds its stellar reputation. I can’t think of anything that is both as uncompromising and accessible as this record. Thinking about how it was made during the creative journey of an ex-pat Ohio born American who became a teen idol in a British based band and went on to do something on his own is mind blowing.
There isn’t a wasted note here. It’s pure artistry and absolute perfection. The creative pinnacle that humans can strive to, resulting in a work that defies time.
‘Hero Of The War’ ‘Angels Of Ashes’, and ‘Duchess’ can make strong claims as being the greatest songs ever written. Hell, every song here is outstanding. The arrangements, musicoanship, and Scott’s vocals are otherworldly in their skill and soul.
If I had to make one of those silly lists of 10 or 20, this would be there.