Comfort of Strangers
Beth Orton · 2006
44 min · 14 tracks · indie rock · trip hop · folktronica
A delicate blend of atmospheric folk and electronic textures that evoke introspection and emotional depth.
Why this album works
This album received positive reviews, with particular praise for its production and Orton's evolving sound, marking a significant moment in the folktronica genre. Notably, it featured prominently in various year-end lists and showcased Orton's influence on contemporary indie music, helping to redefine the boundaries of the genre.
- Best for
- steady pacing for reflective moments introspective soundscapes for solitude gentle emotional depth throughout
- Context
- Released on February 7, 2006, 'Comfort of Strangers' was Beth Orton's fourth studio album, following her critically acclaimed record 'Daybreaker' from 2002. At this point in her career, Orton was exploring more experimental sounds, stepping further away from her earlier acoustic roots while maintaining her signature lyrical intimacy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kate Bush· giorge mijael· Duran Duran· Radiohead· Kim Wilde· Pet Shop Boys· Blur· Robbie Williams
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Worms 2:04
- 2 Countenance 2:23
- 3 Heartland Truckstop 2:47
- 4 Rectify 2:26
- 5 Comfort of Strangers Standout 3:18
- 6 Shadow of a Doubt 3:58
- 7 Conceived 3:27
- 8 Absinthe Standout 4:02
- 9 A Place Aside 2:19
- 10 Safe in Your Arms Standout 4:28
- 11 Shopping Trolley 2:51
- 12 Feral Children 3:35
- 13 Heart of Soul 3:50
- 14 Pieces of Sky 3:09
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