Scott 2
1968 studio album by Scott Walker / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Scott 2 is the second solo album by Scott Walker, released in 1968 by Philips Records in the UK and Smash Records in the US. Featuring the minor hit "Jackie", it arrived at the height of Walker's commercial success as a solo artist, topping the UK Albums Chart.
1968 studio album by Scott Walker
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| Released | March 1968 (1968-03)[1] July 1968 (1968-07) (US) | |||
| Recorded | 1967–1968 | |||
| Genre | Art pop, baroque pop | |||
| Length | 43:47 | |||
| Label | Philips, Smash | |||
| Producer | John Franz | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| Pitchfork Media | (9.1/10)[3] |
This album, alongside Scott, features Phil Spector's "Wall of Sound" recording technique.[citation needed] Like its predecessor, Scott 2 comprises an assortment of pop cover versions, selections from Walker favorite Jacques Brel, and a handful of original songs. His following three albums would feature mostly or entirely original material.