Portrait

by The Walker Brothers

Portrait cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 26 August 1966
  • Label: Philips
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:12:05
  • Community rating: 3.37/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: John Franz

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'Portrait' exemplifies The Walker Brothers' mastery of melodramatic, Wall of Sound-influenced pop during their peak fame in the UK. Scott Walker's immense, booming baritone glides over sweeping orchestral arrangements, tackling themes of heartbreak and existential longing. The album was pivotal in setting the stage for Scott Walker's highly acclaimed and experimental solo career.

Genres

Descriptors: wall-of-sound, melodic, orchestral, strings, crooning

Tracklist

  1. In My Room (2:32)
  2. Saturday's Child (2:04)
  3. Just For A Thrill (3:33)
  4. Hurting Each Other (2:43)
  5. Old Folks (3:09)
  6. Summertime (4:28)
  7. People Get Ready (2:37)
  8. I Can See It Now (2:57)
  9. Where's The Girl? (3:11)
  10. Living Above Your Head (2:41)
  11. Take It Like A Man (2:28)
  12. No Sad Songs For Me (3:38)
  13. The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore (3:14)
  14. After The Lights Go Out (3:59)
  15. (Baby) You Don't Have To Tell Me (2:26)
  16. My Love Is Growing (2:19)
  17. Another Tear Falls (2:25)
  18. Saddest Night In The World (2:11)
  19. Deadlier Than The Male (2:29)
  20. Archangel (3:42)
  21. Sunny (3:47)
  22. Come Rain Or Come Shine (3:19)
  23. The Gentle Rain (2:42)
  24. Mrs. Murphy (3:20)

Credits

  • The Walker Brothers - primary artist
  • Gary Leeds - performer
  • John Maus - performer
  • Scott Engel - performer, written-by
  • Reg Guest - directed by
  • Joaquin Prieto - written-by
  • Lee Pockriss - written-by
  • Paul Vance - written-by

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