5 Things to Know About Scott Walker’s Scott 4
- Scott 4 was released on November 7, 1969, by Philips Records in the United Kingdom.
- It was Walker’s fourth solo album and his first to consist entirely of original compositions.
- The album initially sold poorly, failing to chart in the UK.
- It has since been critically reappraised as one of Walker’s finest works.
- The album features a stark, orchestral sound that contrasts with his earlier pop style.