Scott Walker – The Drift

Name: Scott Walker - The Drift
Rating: 4.52 (142 reviews)

Label:	4AD – cad 2603
Format:	2 x Vinyl , LP, Album, Reissue
Country:	UK
Released:	Jul 9, 2012
Genre:	Rock
Style:	Experimental

Tracklist

A1		Cossacks Are Bass – John Giblin Drums – Ian Thomas Electric Guitar – Hugh Burns Keyboards – Mark Warman Percussion – Alasdair Malloy Bass – John Giblin Drums – Ian Thomas Electric Guitar – Hugh Burns Keyboards – Mark Warman Percussion – Alasdair Malloy
A2		Clara Bass – Steve Pearce Drums – Ian Thomas Electric Guitar – Hugh Burns Guitar [Echoplex Guitar] – James Stevenson Ocarina – Mark Warman Orchestrated By [Strings Orchestrated By], Conductor [Conducted By] – Philip Sheppard Percussion, Other [Meat Punching] – Alasdair Malloy Shawm – Andrew Cronshaw Sounds [Sound Treatment] – Peter Walsh Voice [The Voice Of Claretta Petacci] – Vanessa Contenay-Quinones Bass – Steve Pearce Drums – Ian Thomas Electric Guitar – Hugh Burns Guitar [Echoplex Guitar] – James Stevenson Ocarina – Mark Warman Orchestrated By [Strings Orchestrated By], Conductor [Conducted By] – Philip Sheppard Percussion, Other [Meat Punching] – Alasdair Malloy Shawm – Andrew Cronshaw Sounds [Sound Treatment] – Peter Walsh Voice [The Voice Of Claretta Petacci] – Vanessa Contenay-Quinones
B1		Jesse Baritone Guitar [Electric Baritone], Electric Guitar – Hugh Burns Guitar [Mosquito Guitar], Guitar [Echoplex Guitar] – James Stevenson Orchestrated By [Strings Orchestrated By], Conductor [Conducted By] – Mark Warman
B2		Jolson And Jones Alto Saxophone [Alto Sax] – Scott Walker Bass – Steve Pearce Concertina – Andrew Cronshaw Drums – Ian Thomas Electric Guitar – Hugh Burns Keyboards – Mark Warman Orchestrated By [Strings Orchestrated By], Conductor [Conducted By] – Mark Warman Other [Man Descending Stairs] – Peter Walsh Percussion – Alasdair Malloy Sounds [Sound Treatment] – Peter Walsh Violin – Thomas Bowes Alto Saxophone [Alto Sax] – Scott Walker Bass – Steve Pearce Concertina – Andrew Cronshaw Drums – Ian Thomas Electric Guitar – Hugh Burns Keyboards – Mark Warman Orchestrated By [Strings Orchestrated By], Conductor [Conducted By] – Mark Warman Other [Man Descending Stairs] – Peter Walsh Percussion – Alasdair Malloy Sounds [Sound Treatment] – Peter Walsh Violin – Thomas Bowes
C1		Cue Baritone Guitar [Acoustic Baritone Guitar] – Scott Walker Bass – John Giblin Drums – Alasdair Malloy Electric Guitar – Hugh Burns Flugelhorn – Derek Watkins Orchestrated By [Strings Orchestrated By], Conductor [Conducted By] – Philip Sheppard Other [Big Box Construction] – Tim Painter Percussion [Big Box Percussion] – Alasdair Malloy Baritone Guitar [Acoustic Baritone Guitar] – Scott Walker Bass – John Giblin Drums – Alasdair Malloy Electric Guitar – Hugh Burns Flugelhorn – Derek Watkins Orchestrated By [Strings Orchestrated By], Conductor [Conducted By] – Philip Sheppard Other [Big Box Construction] – Tim Painter Percussion [Big Box Percussion] – Alasdair Malloy
C2		Hand Me Ups Bass – John Giblin Drums – Ian Thomas Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Hugh Burns Handclaps [Percussion-Claps] – Rohan Onraet Saxophone [Tubax], Baritone Saxophone [Baritone Sax] – Pete Long Vocals [Children Scream Vocals] – Rebecca Painter Vocals [Choirboy] – Ralph Warman Voice [Vox Continental] – Mark Warman Bass – John Giblin Drums – Ian Thomas Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Hugh Burns Handclaps [Percussion-Claps] – Rohan Onraet Saxophone [Tubax], Baritone Saxophone [Baritone Sax] – Pete Long Vocals [Children Scream Vocals] – Rebecca Painter Vocals [Choirboy] – Ralph Warman Voice [Vox Continental] – Mark Warman
D1		Buzzers Bass – John Giblin Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Hugh Burns Orchestrated By [Strings Orchestrated By], Conductor [Conducted By] – Philip Sheppard Percussion – Alasdair Malloy Sounds [Sound Treatment] – Scott Walker Voice [Newsreader] – Beverly Foster Bass – John Giblin Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Hugh Burns Orchestrated By [Strings Orchestrated By], Conductor [Conducted By] – Philip Sheppard Percussion – Alasdair Malloy Sounds [Sound Treatment] – Scott Walker Voice [Newsreader] – Beverly Foster
D2		Psoriatic Bass – Steve Pearce Cello [Electric Cello] – Philip Sheppard Drums – Ian Thomas Electric Guitar – Hugh Burns Flute [Di-Zi] – Andrew Cronshaw Guitar [Hi Sus Guitar] – James Stevenson Guitar [Sitar Guitar] – Peter Walsh Percussion – Alasdair Malloy Sounds [Sound Treatment] – Peter Walsh Words By [Words "Ja-da ja-da ja-da ja-da jing jing jing" Written By] – Bob Carleton Bass – Steve Pearce Cello [Electric Cello] – Philip Sheppard Drums – Ian Thomas Electric Guitar – Hugh Burns Flute [Di-Zi] – Andrew Cronshaw Guitar [Hi Sus Guitar] – James Stevenson Guitar [Sitar Guitar] – Peter Walsh Percussion – Alasdair Malloy Sounds [Sound Treatment] – Peter Walsh Words By [Words "Ja-da ja-da ja-da ja-da jing jing jing" Written By] – Bob Carleton
D3		The Escape Baritone Guitar [Electric Baritone], Acoustic Guitar – Hugh Burns Bass – Steve Pearce Cello – Philip Sheppard Drums – Ian Thomas Harmonica – Scott Walker Keyboards, Percussion – Mark Warman Orchestrated By [Strings Orchestrated By], Conductor [Conducted By] – Mark Warman Baritone Guitar [Electric Baritone], Acoustic Guitar – Hugh Burns Bass – Steve Pearce Cello – Philip Sheppard Drums – Ian Thomas Harmonica – Scott Walker Keyboards, Percussion – Mark Warman Orchestrated By [Strings Orchestrated By], Conductor [Conducted By] – Mark Warman
D4		A Lover Loves Acoustic Guitar – Scott Walker

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Phonographic Copyright ℗ – 4AD Ltd.
Copyright © – 4AD Ltd.
Made By – Optimal Media GmbH – BC 70644
Designed At – v23
Recorded At – Air Studios
Recorded At – Metropolis Studios
Mastered At – Abbey Road Studios
Published By – EMI Feist Catalog, Inc.

Credits

Contractor [Orchestra Contractor] – Richard Nelson
Design – Vaughan Oliver
Design [Design Assistance] – Chris Bigg (2)
Management [Scott Walker Management] – Negus-Fancey Company
Mastered By – Adam Nunn
Performer [String Players: Session 1 - Violin II], Violin – Ulrike Kipp
Performer [String Players: Session 1 - Violin I], Violin – Sophie Barber
Performer [String Players: Session 1], Bass – Roger Linley
Performer [String Players: Session 1], Cello – Tamsy Kaner
Performer [String Players: Session 2 - Violin II], Violin – Ulrike Kipp
Performer [String Players: Session 2 - Violin I], Violin – Sophie Barber
Performer [String Players: Session 2], Bass – Roger Linley
Performer [String Players: Session 2], Cello – Tamsy Kaner
Photography By – Marc Atkins
Photography By [Photography At] – panoptika.net*
Producer [Produced By], Mixed By – Scott Walker
Recorded By – Peter Walsh
Recorded By [Additional Assistants (Metropolis Studios)] – Rohan Onraet
Recorded By [Assistant (Air Studios)] – Chris Barrett
Recorded By [Assistant At Metropolis] – Matt Paul
Recorded By [Assistant] – Matt Paul
Recorded By [Orchestra Recorded By] – Geoff Foster
Technician [Technical At Metropolis] – Simon Saywood
Written-By – Scott Walker

Notes

Back cover reads:

(P) 2006 4AD LTD (C) 2012 4AD LTD
MANUFACTURED IN THE EU.

Unlike the 2006 edition, this 2012 reissue does not include the 12" lyric booklet.

Album recorded at Metropolis Studios, London
Orchestra recorded at Air Studios

Words ("Ja-da ja-da ja-da ja-da jing jing jing") in D2 published by EMI Feist Catac

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode: 652637260311
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched): BC 70644-01 A1 CAD 2603
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched): BC 70644-01 B1 CAD 2603
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side C, etched): BC 70644-02 C1 CAD 2603
Matrix / Runout (Runout side D, etched): BC 70644-02 D1 CAD 2603

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	The Drift (CD, Album, Slipcase)	4AD	cad 2603 cd, CAD 2603 CD	Europe	2006
Recently Edited	The Drift (2×LP, Album, Promo)	4AD	DRIFT 1	UK	2006
Recently Edited	The Drift (CD, Album, Promo, Enhanced, Mixed)	4AD	drift 2	UK & US	2006
	The Drift (CD, Album)	4AD	CAD 2603 CD	US	2006
Recently Edited	The Drift (CD, Album)	4AD	cad 2603 cd, CAD 2603 CD	Russia & CIS	2006

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Reviews

Iven_Dean_Michael Mar 5, 2024
Great sounding record, no surface noise and everything is crystal clear and right as it should🥰
arievandam Jan 26, 2024
Fantastic sound quality with this one, almost no noise to speak of as well. I agree it’s an absolute shame they did away with the lyric booklet for this reissue. Regardless, this is a great pressing to own for an absolute masterwork. This is easily one of the most truly “haunted” albums I’ve ever heard. Even Tilt and Bish Bosch, while great and equally outside the box, lack the sort of gut wrenching dread and unease which is found throughout this album. Even after many times listening to it, I still feel terrified for what could happen next, it’s like a horror movie in musical form. Absolutely genius, thank you Scott.
samgibbinson1 Apr 23, 2023
I’ve heard the sound quality on the original pressing of this record is poor. Can anyone confirm if this issue is any better?
ReminderRecsAustin Dec 19, 2020
Edited 4 years ago

Purchased this December 2020 in US. Seems the misprint on back cover has been corrected. Track 6 reads Hand Me Up. Also the tracks are listed sequently I.E. A1, A2, B3, B4, C5 etc. on back cover.
mcalnd Jan 10, 2019
Issuing this album without a lyric pullout is a complete farce.
Luckowsky Jan 29, 2014
Text is printed on the record jackets.
branwensuspiriashoop Jul 27, 2012
Does anyone else's version list track 6 as 'Audience' instead of 'Hand Me Ups'? The mp3 obtained by the card has the same mistake.
inkling23 Jul 12, 2012
Does this have the booklet and the printed inner sleeves just like the original pressing?

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