Scavenger is the fourth studio album by The Walkabouts released September 1, 1991, on Sub Pop Records.

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

The album was recorded at Steve Larsons Studios in Seattle during September and October 1990.

"River Blood" was remixed by Gary Smith and Matt Lane in December 1990 at The Carriage House.

strings on "Train to Mercy" 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.