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Central Reservation

Beth OrtonAudio CD
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (162 customer reviews)

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listen  2. Sweetest Decline 5:39$0.99  Buy MP3 
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listen  4. So Much More 5:41$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  5. Pass In Time 7:17$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  6. Central Reservation (Original Version) 4:50$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  7. Stars All Seem To Weep 4:39$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  8. Love Like Laughter 3:07$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  9. Blood Red River 4:15$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen10. Devil Song 5:04$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen11. Feel To Believe 4:03$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen12. Central Reservation (The Then Again Version) 4:04$0.99  Buy MP3 


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Product Details

  • Audio CD (March 9, 1999)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Arista
  • ASIN: B00000I73X
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (162 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #89,722 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Is Beth Orton the folkie Beck? Or is Beck an Orton with beats? Since both graze from genre to genre like goats feasting on whatever strikes their fancy, drawing parallels is tempting...and perhaps pointless. After all, both artists were born in 1970 and emerged at a time when musical categorization became an exercise in futility. English thrush Orton's third album--like her critically hailed debut and the Best Bit EP--prompts one to flash on an ever-swelling range of influences. Since she's blessed with the rich, warm voice of a true pop singer, it's easy to imagine her sharing space on some out-of-time radio playlist with Dusty Springfield (listen to the elegant, string-laden "Sweetest Decline"), except Orton's music draws on '90s trip-hop elements as well the jazzy folk of Tim Buckley and vet Terry Callier (reprising his Best Bit cameo). Orchestration, upright bass, vibes, and Orton's own resolute guitar give long, languid tracks such as "So Much More" and "Pass in Time" an Astral Weeks-like feel. All those touchstones and no fewer than six producers might imply that Central Reservation is something of a mishmash. In truth, Orton's overriding vision is all that's needed to create cohesion. --Steven Stolder

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[Beth Orton] coaxes smiles by focusing on life's more painful moments.... Her midtempo music is also filled with catchy dance beats, gorgeous folk guitars and haunting string sections. -- People

Customer Reviews

A truly rare and unique musical find. Twilight  |  13 reviewers made a similar statement
I wait for the time I have to drive to work; so I can listen to this CD on my player. Robert Cope  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
The sense of cohesion with this album is remarkable. Eviltangents  |  8 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning followup; worthy of full price purchase January 2, 2004
By Dano M
Format:Audio CD
Amazing. The first time I heard this album, it was like a cliche you might see in a movie. An incredibly long, lonely drive down a deserted two lane highway from Albuquerque, NM to Durango, CO. Moonless night, clear sky, hundreds of miles from any major light source, I was listening to this album, looking at the night sky. This album sunk its teeth in, a haunting, bittersweet group of songs perfect for reflection, comptemplation. This album succeedes on so many different levels to become, in this humble reviewer's opinion, an instant, timeless classic.
Listen to the emotional/thematic changes between 'Stolen Car' and 'Sweetest Decline'. The stunning, shimmering, phenomenal 'Pass in Time'. The duo between her and Terry Callier has made it into the ist of my favorite songs - people hear this one and ask me 'Who IS this? WHAT album is this?' Any album that elicits such an emotional, immediate response from so many different people MUST be doing something right.
Buy this album, you will NOT be disappointed.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fingers Like Fuses, Your Eyes Like Cinnamon January 10, 2000
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
I recommend this album to anyone who appreciates a beautiful female voice singing colorful and thoughtful lyrics with feeling. I am a big fan of 10,000 Maniacs, Natalie Merchant, Sarah McLachlan, and Indigo Girls. Central Reservation is a solid collection of thought and mood provoking songs. Recommended activities while listening to Central Reservation: Light a few candles and have a friend over for dinner or coffee, sit on your back porch and look out at the stars while having a beer, take an introspective drive through the countryside. I hope this was helpful and gives you a feel for this recording.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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This is by far my favorite album of all time. Beth Orton somehow topped herself after the stunning "Trailer Park" and the great EP "Best Bit". I bought this album in September, and I can almost smell the autumn air when listen to this. This is the first album I bought by Beth Orton, and I wasn't sure if I'd like it, but did I! This is something I would rank with Nick Drake's "Five Leaves Left" and Belle and Sebastian's "If You're Feeling Sinister". The music is more folky than "Trailer Park", but electronica fans don't fret. There are some (great) techno moments like "Stars All Seem to Weep" and Central Reservation (The Then Again Version)", but for the most part the instruments are played by people. Ben Harper guests on "Stolen Car" and the beautiful "Love Like Laughter", and Doctor John sits in on piano in the flawless "Sweetest Decline". Beth's album recieved a lot of hype and critical praise last year, and if you're skeptical on whether or not to buy the hype, DO IT! You won't, can't, be let down.
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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent Beth Orton
a wonderful sound on all tracks; you can feel her emotions; a must have for Beth Orton. What more can I say?
Published 6 months ago by Bill
5.0 out of 5 stars Post-Modern Folk Master's Enduring Masterpiece
What is it that separates the Mozarts from the Solieris? What it is - you will happily find here. Beth Orton is currently one of the reigning musical powers on the planet - a... Read more
Published 12 months ago by cvairag
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I am a Beth Orton fan. Not fanatically devoted so I can't wax eloquently about her with anecdotes and such in this review. Read more
Published on April 14, 2011 by Eviltangents
3.0 out of 5 stars I like it.
I'm no Beth Orton expert and this is the only album I own of hers, but I really like it. It's one of a few albums I can listen to whether I'm in the mood for folk or electronica. Read more
Published on March 6, 2011 by H3@+h
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful Artist
I first heard Beth Orton when I was listening on Pandora. The song was Blood Red River. As another reviewer mentioned it is a hauntingly beautiful song. Read more
Published on July 14, 2010 by spikeit2
5.0 out of 5 stars One for the Collection
This album is hauntingly sad in that she wrote it after her mother past away. It is truly beautiful. Read more
Published on July 28, 2009 by Feral Puma
5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing short of excellence
This may not be the Beth Orton album I spin most, but it definitely is the best representation of her talents and one of the best in the female singer-songwriter genre. Read more
Published on April 3, 2009 by Andrew
5.0 out of 5 stars As eclectic as Van Morrison, and so much more
Beth Orton can too easily be compared to Van Morrison, who melded celtic folk with rock, jazz and countless other styles. Read more
Published on March 31, 2009 by Jonathan Oyama
4.0 out of 5 stars Good CD that should appeal to a mass diversity of music tastes
I have no idea how I heard about Beth Orton. Actually, check that... I heard "Central Reservation [Ben Watts Mix]" on a chillout dj mix and was just begging for more of her work. Read more
Published on July 10, 2008 by Bulldozer
4.0 out of 5 stars Definitely, Her Masterpiece
I often get asked "...where did you hear of this musician?". Sometimes, the answer is easy, as I'll remember how, or who turned me on to him/her. Read more
Published on July 7, 2008 by JG
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