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Each Walker Brother got their own songs: Scott's are the first four, and they're among his best. Unfortunately, the remaining six (Gary has the next two, John has the rest) don't match up. They aren't as awful as some might tell you they are, but they do have the sheen of songwriters trying to copy the style (and acclaim) of a better regarded (and dare I say it, more talented) partner. As a result, listening to anything past "The Electrician" makes one feel a little embarassed for the author in question, even as you're rooting for them.
But enough of that. Scott's contributions are chilling. Comparisons to Joy Division would not be amiss: they have a similar underwater/emotional wasteland feel, but Scotts vocal delivery is less nervous than Ian Curtis'. This comparison is not as weird as one might think: as this was released, Joy Division were beginning to have their first rumblings of success. Considering Scott's historical attention to detail, it makes sense that he would be aware of what was developing around him: I'm not suggesting that Scott was influenced by Joy Division, but keep in mind that in 1978 (the year of this LPs release,) the Krautrock movement was sliding into more bleak territory, and David Bowie's "Low" had come out the year previous. (Bowie, in fact, would later cover "Nite Flights" on his "Black Tie/White Noise" LP.)
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