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Scavenger is the fourth album by The Walkabouts released September 1, 1991 on Sub Pop Records.[1] It received national exposure in the United States through NPR. The album is available in various forms (CD, cassette, digital download) from Amazon.com and as digital download from iTunes Store in the US and the United Kingdom among others.

Scavenger was produced by Gary Smith and features guest appearances by Brian Eno and Natalie Merchant.[2]

Track listing

Source: AllMusic[3]

All songs written by The Walkabouts, except where noted. All lyrics written by Chris Eckman, except where noted.

  1. "Dead Man Rise" – 3:27
  2. "Stir the Ashes" – 3:45
  3. "The Night Watch" – 3:28
  4. "Hangman" – 4:59
  5. "Where the Deep Water Goes" – 3:11
  6. "Blown Away" – 3:43
  7. "Nothing Is a Stranger" – 4:18
  8. "Let's Burn Down the Cornfield" (Randy Newman) – 2:51
  9. "River Blood" – 3:03
  10. "Train to Mercy" (string arrangement by Mark Nichols) – 9:27

The album was recorded at Steve Larsons Studios in Seattle during September and October 1990. Mixing was done in October 1990 at The Carriage House, Stanford, Connecticut. "River Blood" was remixed by Gary Smith and Matt Lane in December 1990 at The Carriage House. Additional recordings were done in the Skyline Studios, New York. The album was mastered at the Skyline Studios.

Release history[1]

Region Date Label Format Catalog
United States September 1, 1991 Sub Pop Records CD SP124[4]
Germany 1991 SPCD 019/161
LP SP 019/161
Glitterhouse Records CD GRCD 161

Personnel

The Walkabouts
Additional musician
Bravura String Quartet

strings on "Train to Mercy"

Technical personnel
Additional personnel

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]
The Village Voice(choice cut)[5]
The Washington Post(mixed)[6]

Jason Ankeny writing in a positive review for AllMusic said: "like its predecessors, Cataract, [Scavenger] refines the Walkabouts' sound even as the band's scope broadens."[3]

References

  1. ^ a b The Walkabouts at Discogs
  2. ^ Schinder, Scott (1997). "The Walkabouts". In Ira A. Robbins (ed.). The Trouser Press Guide to 90's Rock: The All-New Fifth Edition of The Trouser Press Record Guide (5th ed.). A Fireside Book Published by Simon & Schuster. ISBN 9780684814377. Retrieved 28 May 2012.
  3. ^ a b c Jason Ankeny (1991). "Scavenger, The Walkabouts > Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-05-28.
  4. ^ "Sub Pop, The Walkabouts, Scavenger". Sub Pop Records. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  5. ^ Christgau, Robert (1992-01-28). "Consumer Guide Jan. 28, 1992". The Village Voice.
  6. ^ Jenkins, Mark; Jenkins, Mark (1992-02-23). "Beyond Nirvana: Seattle Bands Worth Checking Out". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2017-08-12.