Pass in Time: The Definitive Collection
Beth Orton · 2003
121 min · 24 tracks · indie rock · trip hop · folktronica
A tender blend of folktronica and indie rock, weaving emotive storytelling through lush soundscapes.
Why this album works
The album is significant as it encapsulates Orton's artistic journey, featuring hit tracks that helped define the folktronica genre. It received positive critical reception, further establishing her influence, particularly among artists blending acoustic and electronic elements.
- Career context
- Released in 2003, 'Pass in Time: The Definitive Collection' marked Beth Orton's transition from burgeoning artist to a respected figure in the UK music scene. This compilation followed her critically acclaimed albums like 'Central Reservation' (1999) and 'Daybreaker' (2002), showcasing her evolution as a songwriter while consolidating her unique sound.
- 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.
Disc 1
- 1 She Cries Your Name Standout 4:48
- 2 Someone's Daughter 3:36
- 3 Touch Me With Your Love 5:29
- 4 Sugar Boy 4:21
- 5 Galaxy of Emptiness 10:08
- 6 I Wish I Never Saw the Sunshine 4:45
- 7 Best Bit 4:17
- 8 The Same Day 4:54
- 9 Stolen Car 5:29
- 10 Sweetest Decline Standout 5:41
- 11 Pass in Time 7:18
- 12 Central Reservation Standout 3:58
- 13 Concrete Sky 4:34
- 14 Thinking About Tomorrow 6:40
Disc 2
- 1 Central Reservation (Spiritual Life: Ibadan remix) 4:06
- 2 Where Do I Begin 6:35
- 3 Stars All Seem to Weep 5:10
- 4 Safety 2:11
- 5 Pedestal 4:57
- 6 Dolphins 4:18
- 7 It's Not the Spotlight 3:56
- 8 Don't Wanna Know 'Bout Evil 5:33
- 9 Where Do You Go 3:47
- 10 Water From a Vine Leaf 5:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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