would release any original material until The Walker Brothers' album Nite Flights in 1978. Reception At the time of release Til the Band Comes In received negative reviews by the majority of critics. Critical reception of the album has warmed considerably since Walker was critically reappraised in the decades following The Walker Brothers' 1978 album Nite Flights. The album is now classed as a worthy if somewhat compromised follow up to Walker's first four studio albums (not counting Walker's TV companion album; Scott: Scott Walker Sings Songs from his TV Series). Scott Plagenhoef writing for Pitchfork Media in 2008, describes Scott Walker's originals "[as] a step down from those on his previous two albums" but "worthwhile nonetheless". Dave Thompson writing retrospectively for Allmusic was less charitable, calling "Thanks for Chicago Mr. James" and "Joe," "[the] album's sole concessions to such matters as reputation", and "while Walker's first four albums remain essential listening, and the TV LP at least has its moments, Til the Band Comes In is best left waiting at the stage door. Some "lost classics" were lost with good reason." Britpop band Pulp implied that the second side of the album was significantly weaker than the first in the lyrics of their 2001 single "Bad Cover Version". Walker produced the song and its parent album We Love Life, although Pulp vocalist Jarvis Cocker states the song was written long before Walker became involved in the project. Cocker also said that he was nervous about singing the line in front of Walker, although states when it came to it Walker either did not notice or did not care. Track listing Personnel Scott Walker – vocals, main performer Esther Ofarim – vocals on "Long About Now" John Franz - Producer Angela Morley – Musical director (tracks 1 to 10) Peter Knight – Musical director (tracks 11 to 15) Peter Olliff - Sound Engineer Michael Joseph - Cover Photograph Ady Semel – original liner notes Alan Clayson – reissue liner notes Release history External links References 1970 albums Scott Walker (singer) albums Philips Records albums Albums produced by Johnny Franz