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Track Listings
| 1. Stolen Car |
| 2. Sweetest Decline |
| 3. Couldn't Cause Me Harm |
| 4. So Much More |
| 5. Pass In Time |
| 6. Central Reservation (Original Version) |
| 7. Stars All Seem To Weep |
| 8. Love Like Laughter |
| 9. Blood Red River |
| 10. Devil Song |
| 11. Feel To Believe |
| 12. Central Reservation (The Then Again Version) |
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
God bless her, she’s a saviour! I agree with one of the other reviewers here, when he says that Beth Orton is almost a genre unto herself. If I had to describe her music, I would definitely say that she has elements of folk, chillout, pop, rock and even trip-hop. It sounds crazy but it really works! Some good comparisons to other artists would be Sheryl Crow or Dido (without all the hype). If Beth Orton had Dido’s marketing she would be just as big, but more deservedly so. This is probably Beth’s best to date, and a good place to start if you’re a newcomer to her work. But don’t you dare miss her first album, Trailer Park and the Best Bit EP. Standout tracks include Stolen Car, Central Reservation and Devil Song. I find myself singing along to many of the songs on this album, which is a bit silly when you’re a bloke! Usually I only write reviews on this site when no-one's reviewed them before, so I have a chance to win the £50 :) But in this instance, I really feel like spreading the word. It’s truly, food for the soul.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Whereas Trailer Park was split between beautiful tunes and trancey technofolk, Central Reservation is from start to end a beautiful, beautiful album. Just check out 'Feel To Believe' or 'Sweetest Decline'....there is not one duff track or album filler. If you can appreciate gorgeous melodies and emotive music or just love to chill out then you'll LOVE this. And to keep the technofolkers happy there's even a hint of the spacy chilled-out vibe that was present on Trailer Park. I don't think I can express how much I love this album, it just has to heard! To summarise: Beth Orton is a BRILLIANT artist, Trailer Park is a great album, and Central Reservation is even better!!! Absolutely beautiful and DEFINITELY in my top 3 favourite albums of all time!!!BUY IT NOW!!!!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Lou
Format:Audio CD
beth Orton is one of the most striking singer/songwriters we have produced from this land, and this album (her 2nd) blows you away with beats, folk, soul and depth. If you havent heard Beth before, get this album and Daybreaker - in fact get all of her albums incl. trailer park. her voice soothes and is original and unique and the music is spot on and totally Beths, all from her heart. And, lets be honest, heart music is better than any other.Keep writing and singing pls Ms Orton. See u at the Dome in March.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album is gorgeous ! From the first track on it delights and soothes the heart and soul. Beth Orton (even the name is beautiful), is the best and most creative female singer I have heard in aeons. I once went to see her in concert and she was so humble and shy...which kind of came across on the album...I think definite favourites are 1) The Sweetest Decline 2) Pass in Time...oh this is futile..they are all fabulous tracks and some how all different, perfect especially late on a Summer evening when you want to relax. Since buying this CD I think I have listened to it a thousand times and loved it every time...I still think Beth Orton with this album is one of the undiscovered musical heroines (heroes?) of our time, and I kind of feel it is best this way.... Colin Morgan
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Coucho
Format:Audio CD
I bought this CD after listening to an interview and a few tracks from Beth Orton on the radio. This is really good album that succesfully blends a number of different styles. The romantic 'Sweetest Decline' is a definite highlight. Then there are the two versions of Central Reservation - one verging on folky the other fairly and squarely in the dance category. Stolen Car is also a really good track. Pass in time is both sad and uplifting at the same time. This is Dido with an additional something. Beth Orton has really done well on this and Trailer Park to combine a wide variety of styles on one CD. One of my favourites. On this CD there is only one dud track in twelve - buy this if you are in any doubt!
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Trillian
Format:Audio CD
How can you fault a woman who obviously puts all her emotion into her music? In my opinion you can't. This is the new breed of folk music at its best. The tracks are easy to listen to, gentle on the ear, yet can provoke emotions because it is obvious that her music is so true to herself. Her voice is gentle, but haunting, and the music emphasises this is such a beautiful way. Some of the stand out tracks are the opener 'Stolen Car', the title track, and 'pass in time'. She shows both sorrow and optimism within her words and has created a truly heart rendering album in 'Central Reservation'
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Trevor
Format:Audio CD
Thank you Beth for a beautiful collection of songs. If you like melodies and honest songs sang with emotion, this is a CD you should buy.
By R. J. Fox
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Makes a change to listen to folky, dreamy music. I like her style. (I do hope she gets her lost guitar back)
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5.0 out of 5 stars
This is GOOD!
Ahh, how good it is to stumble upon a brilliant 5 star album! Earthy voice, completely unpretentious, talented song writing, talented band. Can she sing? Read more
Published 5 months ago by dan
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Voice
Beth Orton's voice is amazing. Really haunting! I am going to buy her other album at a later date. I have to, it's in the rules!
Published on 6 Aug 2010 by Chris W.
3.0 out of 5 stars
No 'filler' but doesn't quite hit the spot
The fashionable Folk-trip-hop infused 'Stars All Seem To Weep' is the weak link in an otherwise pleasant if uninspiring collection of folk-tinged ballads. Read more
Published on 28 July 2010 by Daniel Margrain
4.0 out of 5 stars
Mellow, mysterious, almost a new genre in the making
I bought this CD as a Christmas present to myself, based on nothing other than general critical acclaim. Read more
Published on 29 Dec 1999
4.0 out of 5 stars
A brilliant album that never the less slightly dissapoints
With the notable exception of the title track (which is a little trite and 'pop'), this album takes you to an amazing high. Read more
Published on 28 Dec 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars
More than your average chill out album
Beth brings soul to the world of electro/folk. She sings with an awe inspiring ability to display tragic emotion whilst having a wry smile on her face. Read more
Published on 26 Dec 1999
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