Scott Walker’s The Drift Pushes Modern Audio Limits Through Visceral Discomfort

By Terrence O’Brien · The Verge · 2026-10-25

According to The Verge, the late Scott Walker’s 2006 album remains a singular achievement in experimental sound design, utilizing disturbing foley work and mechanical noises to explore historical tragedies. The reporting highlights how the record shifts away from traditional pop

According to The Verge, the late Scott Walker’s 2006 album remains a singular achievement in experimental sound design, utilizing disturbing foley work and mechanical noises to explore historical tragedies. The reporting highlights how the record shifts away from traditional pop