Scott Walker – Tilt

Scott Walker's 1995 album Tilt marks a significant departure from his earlier work, embracing avant-garde and experimental elements that challenge conventional musical boundaries. The album's complex compositions and haunting vocals create an atmosphere that is both unsettling and captivating, reflecting Walker's evolution as an artist unafraid to explore the darker aspects of human experience.

The album's intricate arrangements and thematic depth have garnered critical acclaim, positioning Tilt as a seminal work in Walker's discography. Its exploration of existential themes and innovative soundscapes demonstrate Walker's commitment to pushing artistic limits, solidifying his status as a visionary in the realm of experimental music.

Reviews

"Each of his songs would now bristle with foreboding and melancholy, with Walker the victim, witness, and narrator of terrible historic events." – Pitchfork

"obtuse, sepulchral music that…matches the ambient extremity of Aphex Twin and the queasy claustrophobia of Tricky…a chilling, often magnificent view into the abyss from a true iconoclast." – Rolling Stone

"An unprecedented mix of industrial noise, shambling tone poetry, and lilting orchestration, Tilt…is a picaresque that turns on suggestive character studies of condemned crusaders and exiles…Walker's unearthly voice has never sounded so resourceful." – Spin

"On most of Tilt, Walker deliberately short circuits the awesome virtuosity of his voice…by singing in a cooler, more neutral style." - Vibe

AllMusic rating: