Review: Beth Orton - Comfort Of Strangers (or) this one's gonna bruise

Posted on 11 January 2006 | 3 Comments

Filed Under: Album Reviews, Electronic, Folk

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I first heard the music of Beth Orton over the crappy speakers at a Tower Records store. I loved it (even through the terrible sound system). Her powerful breathy vocals coupled with her gentle acoustic guitar and traces of warm electronica were an instant hit with me. Needless to say I bought that album Daybreaker before I left the store.

Her music is perfect for both lazy summer afternoons or late night chillouts sessions. It is an amalgamation of folksy acoustic guitars, subtle electronica, and trip-hop beats. Some have even compared her to a female Jeff Buckley.

Anyhow, Beth Orton’s new album The Comfort Of Strangers hits stores on February, 7th. Jim O’Rourke (Wilco, Stereolab) produced the album and also contributed bass and piano on the record. And if that weren’t enough, Beth co-wrote the album’s title track with O’Rourke and M Ward. I’m looking forward to this one.

MP3 | Beth Orton – Conceived Comfort Of Strangers
MP3 | Beth Orton – Feral Children Comfort Of Strangers
MP3 | Beth Orton – Daybreaker (Four Tet Remix) The Other Side Of Daybreak

Comments

1 PAgirly - 1043 days ago wow, looks like i have some competition. :P

2 gone - 1043 days ago I haven't hear anything since Central Reservation. I'll take your word for the fact that she's still got it and then some. Yes, I'm talking about her music.

3 mikej - 1041 days ago 'conceived' was playing on my iPod as i went through the door this morning, leaving home for the office, and i must admit it put a litte spring in my step.
ha ha.