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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • tender reflections for quiet moments
  • wave-like pacing inviting deep listening
  • introspective storytelling in lush soundscapes
  • for evening relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy upbeat tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over collections

Where this album fits

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
Fiona Apple· Lana Del Rey· Imogen Heap

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 She Cries Your Name 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 5:41
  • 11 Pass in Time 7:18
  • 12 Central Reservation 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

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