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East Dereham, United Kingdom (1995 – present)
Elizabeth Caroline Orton, commonly known as Beth Orton, (born 14th December 1970), is a BRIT Award–winning English singer-songwriter.
Perhaps best described as a folk/electronica artist, Beth Orton was born in East Dereham, Norfolk, and moved to East London at the age of fourteen. Orton found success as a musician late, having been more interested in acting during her early career. She first gained notice in 1995 for her vocals on The Chemical Brothers’ track “Alive Alone” and is well known for her collaboration (stemming from a relationship) with William Orbit in which she lends her voice for the Strange Cargo albums. The collaboration with Orbit called SuperPinkyMandy, though of excellent sound, was only released in very limited numbers in Japan.
Orton’s first solo album, Trailer Park, was released in 1996. It earned her nominations for two Brit awards (best British newcomer, best British female), and the Mercury Music Prize in 1997, was well received by critics, and sold modestly, selling 300,000 copies and reaching sixty-eight in the U.K. The album was produced by Andrew Weatherall, whom she selected based on his production of one of her favourite records at the time, Primal Scream’s “Screamadelica”.
Central Reservation, her second album (proper), released in 1999, helped Orton build on the success of her debut. Although retaining the electronic edge of the former, this record showed a notably more acoustic side with several tracks consisting purely of Beth’s vocal accompanied by a solitary acoustic guitar, with subject matters becoming more introspective. The album also featured notable contributions from folk musician Terry Callier, Dr Robert, and Ben Harper.
Perhaps best described as a folk/electronica artist, Beth Orton was born in East Dereham, Norfolk, and moved to East London at the age of fourteen. Orton found success as a musician late, having been more interested in acting during her early career. She first gained notice in 1995 for her vocals on The Chemical Brothers’ track “Alive Alone” and is well known for her collaboration (stemming from a relationship) with William Orbit in which she lends her voice for the Strange Cargo albums. The collaboration with Orbit called SuperPinkyMandy, though of excellent sound, was only released in very limited numbers in Japan.
Orton’s first solo album, Trailer Park, was released in 1996. It earned her nominations for two Brit awards (best British newcomer, best British female), and the Mercury Music Prize in 1997, was well received by critics, and sold modestly, selling 300,000 copies and reaching sixty-eight in the U.K. The album was produced by Andrew Weatherall, whom she selected based on his production of one of her favourite records at the time, Primal Scream’s “Screamadelica”.
Central Reservation, her second album (proper), released in 1999, helped Orton build on the success of her debut. Although retaining the electronic edge of the former, this record showed a notably more acoustic side with several tracks consisting purely of Beth’s vocal accompanied by a solitary acoustic guitar, with subject matters becoming more introspective. The album also featured notable contributions from folk musician Terry Callier, Dr Robert, and Ben Harper.
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deltronz3030 wrote:
She looks like the actress Vera Farmiga in some pics.
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Lukinhas_44 wrote:
Release me from this love <3
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Lukinhas_44 wrote:
Their debut album is a masterpiece
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justiceblob wrote:
"Trailer Park" is still a brilliant album.
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Minodrem wrote:
nothing can compare to when you roll the dice and swear your love's for me...
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voodoorockstar wrote:
thinking about tomorrow : )
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christiaan81 wrote:
just heard "Shopping Trolley" .. great
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Littlerower_1 wrote:
Can't wait to see you play live again! Split festival, only two weeks to wait!!
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android1985 wrote:
I always loved Superpinkymandy the most, strangely (must be a special affection for Orbit). But Central Reservation and Trailer Park are close behind. Really need to hear her 2000s output heh
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Kuutar wrote:
I hope she releases a new album soon #4
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alin1 wrote:
"Superpinkymandy" & "Trailer Park" are her best albums (in my opinion).
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CDPETE01 wrote:
local girl done good,not many bands or singers come from Norfolk,Cathy Dennis another.
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music_man_76 wrote:
I hope she releases a new album soon #3
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cathedralheat wrote:
what? Trailer park is not her best at all! Central Reservation is a classic!
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sennisennele wrote:
I hope she releases a new album soon #2
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AresAndEnyo wrote:
I hope she releases a new album soon
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crownanchor wrote:
Modern lady of the blues:)
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morningside24 wrote:
Trailer Park is timeless. I find all the others a bit patchy and inconsistent, to be honest.
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revolution_II wrote:
Comfort of Strangers
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dmarcozoni wrote:
Just listened to some songs. This is great, I I hadn't felt this way since I heard Judee Sill for the first time. Her voice has so much fiber! In times like these it is really hard to find devote musicians. Robert Watch out!
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Come on out!Sat 09-Apr
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