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Universal acclaim- based on 118 Ratings
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Positive: 94 out of 118
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Mixed: 5 out of 118
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Negative: 19 out of 118
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Oct 24, 2014it's dark, its wonderful, and quite frankly its creepy as hell. Yes, this is Scott Walker at a pretty extravagant working rate, except maybe a smaller rate than Bisch Bosch or Soused, but still, fair to say, pretty bloody extravagant.
The album in its entirety is there to challenge you, to scare you, but at the same time to entertain you and pull you in. Which it does brilliantly. -
dannycJul 20, 2006anthony & the johnsons with a cinematic immensity or 21st poetry with an arthouse soundtrack > it's genuine enough not to be pretentious, just frickin hard for anyone else to catch any of the abstract wavelengths that this 'epic' floats on...
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DrewDJul 7, 2006This is bad. I've listened to it 11 times trying to get it. I still can't, and this is coming from somebody who likes Tilt. I refuse to believe anybody actually enjoys this crap. Everybody must either be lying to be hip or decieving themselves into thinking it's good.
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JustinBJul 9, 2006guys, like what you like. stop bashing each other on whether this is good or not. if you don't like the album, realize others might like it and vice versa. i really like it, very dense and rewarding. good work.
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madslJun 6, 2006If you approach The Drift like a theater play you will probably find it bewitching and quite unique. The problem is that you seldom sit through a play more than once...and The Drift gets quite boring and portentous on repeated listens. After all this is an album of music not some far-out cabaret experiment!
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BrianHJun 7, 2006
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mikesJun 7, 2006
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ClaraPJul 4, 2006
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DaveEJun 13, 2006
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DanBJun 13, 2006Hypnotic and Bleak, this LP really lays down the gloom. It is interesting and challenging in equal measure with a payoff of visionary heights and depths. Dynamic. In some morose way, it even reminds me of Antony in a dark hour.
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RobertGJun 5, 2006
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terrificlistenerJun 7, 2006Well, it's funny. I started to worry there were too many idiots jumping on this whole Scott_is_a_godlike_genius bandwagon. Nice to know there are douche bags who'll never get it. Now go back to listening to your wilco albums.
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AllyDJun 9, 2006
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jesseJun 9, 2006Worst vocals I've heard since.... uh... can't think of any yet... ok worst vocals ever.
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axelfoleyJun 9, 2006
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tchsatorisJul 23, 2006I can't stand how people can't handle artistic music. Think of all the different types of progressions and modern achievements in art, now think of all the crap in the music business! Kudos to a man who creats artistic music. Yes, this is not meant to be for the radio listening crowd, so why do they feel like they have the right to critic it!?
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kdJul 7, 2006I find it terribly self-indulgent and ultimately a horrible listen. It's bad+silly+horrid... why it's a triple axle of tripe.
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othosticeJul 9, 2006I respect what Scott Walker attempts to do every ten years or so, and sometimes, as with parts of Tilt, the results are impressive and even listenable (e.g the Jacques Brel covers). Alas, for all his Walker's aestheticism, this CD will join Neil Young's WELD and Lou Reed's METAL MACHINE MUSIC in the "records to empty a party at 3 a.m" hall of fame.
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DaveWAug 2, 2006Absolutely superb! This album cements Scott as the greatest EVER. I wouldn't worry about others not liking it folks. It does take a bit of getting into and must be played loud, as it says in the notes.
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RawfoodforallAug 29, 2006
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killABenAug 8, 2006Scott Walker rules. There is no 'On Your Own Again' or 'Montague Terrace (In Blue)' on this album but nonetheless, it's the kind of decadent, self-indulgent recording that all artists should be so lucky to make.
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MTJun 11, 2006
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paulhJun 12, 2006
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joeythelipsJun 14, 2006Can't believe some of the negative comments here. You people have NO FUCKING CLUE about Scott.
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jewishprincessJun 14, 2006This album is great, sheer terror and brilliance.
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StephenJJun 16, 2006
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MysticJun 20, 2006Amazingly transcedental melodies which the general music listener has had no exposure unless versed in RIO or Avant Jazz/classical offerings. Brilliant work that will be hailed by crtics and music fans beyond the 21st century.
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stuartrJun 23, 2006challenging is one word for it just as its a challenge crawl through a 3ft pool of excrement with your hands tied behind your back .
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MJJun 7, 2006There has never been anything quite like 'The Drift'. That doesn't mean it is good. It is simply a monumental work that some wll digest faster then others. It is quite exciting, and, contrary to other reviewers here , it is an enjoyable experience Certainly the best this year.
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Dostoyevsky245Jun 9, 2006Certaimly not for everyone and THAT'S a good thing. Walker proves it's all about going too far. An amazing record.
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Even at its most dissonant and abstract, this record is human to the core, and if you're ready to face a few demons, it's as inspiring as music gets.
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His effort to make the most tense, uncomfortable record in the world has resulted in something that actually feels pretty straightforward, uncomplicated, and digestible.
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The Drift--in all its nightmarish, bloody glory--is as bold and profound a comment on our times as has emerged so far this century.