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Lines

by The Walker Brothers

Released: October 09, 1976

Pop, rock, country

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This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"Lines" is the fifth studio album by American pop group The Walker Brothers, released in 1976. Musically, Lines continues the style established in their 1975 comeback album No Regrets, blending elements of country and pop with romantic orchestral arrangements. Most of the tracks are covers, with the exception of "First Day," written by John Walker under the pseudonym A. Dayam.

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Scott Walker did not contribute original songs until…

Scott Walker did not contribute original songs until the next album, Nite Flights.

Overall, Lines reflects the group's continued exploration of…

Overall, Lines reflects the group's continued exploration of melodic and orchestral pop.

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Lines

"Lines" is the fifth studio album by American pop group The Walker Brothers, released in 1976.

We're All Alone

This album marked their second release following their reunion in 1975 but did not achieve commercial success, failing to chart, and its singles "Lines" and "We're All Alone" also struggled to gain traction.

First Day

Most of the tracks are covers, with the exception of "First Day," written by John Walker under the pseudonym A. Dayam.

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"Lines" is the fifth studio album by American pop group The Walker Brothers, released in 1976. This album marked their second release following their reunion in 1975 but did not achieve commercial success, failing to chart, and its singles "Lines" and "We're All Alone" also struggled to gain traction.

Musically, Lines continues the style established in their 1975 comeback album No Regrets, blending elements of country and pop with romantic orchestral arrangements. Most of the tracks are covers, with the exception of "First Day," written by John Walker under the pseudonym A. Dayam. Scott Walker did not contribute original songs until the next album, Nite Flights. Overall, Lines reflects the group's continued exploration of melodic and orchestral pop.